Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Infrastructure Lead

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

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.