Senior Quantity Surveyor – Building & Infrastructure

Gaia Talent; Ireland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WaterJobsuk in Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects. You will manage commercial aspects, develop cost plans and reports, and work closely with clients, designers and contractors to ensure value and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Level 8 Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying, chartered status with SCSI/RICS, and 8–12 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Chartered status with SCSI and/or RICS.
• Typically 8-12 years' experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using Cubit or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, pricing documents and tender documentation, including Suitability Assessment Questionnaires.
• Develop cost plans, cost reports and tender assessments, including the preparation of tender reports.
• Manage the commercial aspects of construction contracts.
• Attend site visits and design team meetings.
• Prepare payment certificates and recommendations, and agree final accounts.
• Lead and support project teams to deliver work on time and within budget.
• Mentor and review the work of Graduate and Project Quantity Surveyors.
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and the professional development of team members.
• Contribute to quality assurance procedures, maintain industry knowledge and keep CPD records up to date.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cubit

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Infrastructure

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Infrastructure

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile building and infrastructure projects, delivering cost management and commercial services while contributing to team development and client relationships.

You will play a key role in project delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and contractors to ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, pricing documents and tender documentation, including Suitability Assessment Questionnaires.

Develop cost plans, cost reports and tender assessments, including the preparation of tender reports.

Manage the commercial aspects of construction contracts.

Attend site visits and design team meetings.

Prepare payment certificates and recommendations, and agree final accounts.

Lead and support project teams to deliver work on time and within budget.

Mentor and review the work of Graduate and Project Quantity Surveyors.

Build strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.

Support recruitment, onboarding and the professional development of team members.

Contribute to quality assurance procedures, maintain industry knowledge and keep CPD records up to date.

About You

Level 8 Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Chartered status with SCSI and/or RICS.

Typically 8-12 years' experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role.

Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability and attention to detail.

Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience using Cubit or similar estimating software.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Infrastructure

Add to wish list Region: Country Vicinity: Ireland (nationwide) Industry Sector: Renewable Energy jobs, Waste Jobs, Water Jobs, Environmental Jobs, Built Environment Jobs, Building Jobs, Building Services Jobs, Sustainable Building Jobs, Sustainable Development Jobs, Sustainable Energy Jobs Job Category: Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Quality/Assurance, Design, Planning, Building Services Engineer, CAD, Design Engineer, Building Information Modelling (BIM) Job Type: Permanent Education Level: Bachelors degree Salary Description: Comprehensive Salary and Benefits Posted: 12/11/2026 Start Date: Standard Notice / ASAP Closing Date: 31/12/2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Infrastructure

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile building and infrastructure projects, delivering cost management and commercial services while contributing to team development and client relationships.

You will play a key role in project delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and contractors to ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, pricing documents and tender documentation, including Suitability Assessment Questionnaires.

• Develop cost plans, cost reports and tender assessments, including the preparation of tender reports.

• Manage the commercial aspects of construction contracts.

• Attend site visits and design team meetings.

• Prepare payment certificates and recommendations, and agree final accounts.

• Lead and support project teams to deliver work on time and within budget.

• Mentor and review the work of Graduate and Project Quantity Surveyors.

• Build strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.

• Support recruitment, onboarding and the professional development of team members.

• Contribute to quality assurance procedures, maintain industry knowledge and keep CPD records up to date.

About You

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

• Chartered status with SCSI and/or RICS.

• Typically 8-12 years' experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role.

• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience using Cubit or similar estimating software.