Senior Quantity Surveyor - Buildings Contractor

JobContax; Waterford; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Waterford. The successful candidate will manage contractual matters, negotiate contracts, and optimize project cash flow. The role involves working closely with clients and subcontractors on large-scale construction projects, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

21 annual days holidays and 9 public days

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• Experience on large construction projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contractual matters and process claims.
• Negotiate subcontractors’ prices and ensure timely closure of accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports and manage risk registers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project cash management

Communication

Industry understanding

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying

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JobContax

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Waterford, Ireland

Job Category:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Buildings Contractor - Waterford

Office/Project Location: Waterford

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Waterford

Experience: 5+years working in a similar role with main contractors, subcontractors,

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is one of Ireland's leading Civil & Building Contractors with operations throughout the country.

They are seeking to appoint a Snr QS to join the building team based in Waterford

Advise on contractual matters – general and project level.

Process contractual claims and all associated records.

Look for opportunities to maximise revenue and reduce cost and identify and investigate losses.

Assist with project cash management.

Advise and support with project correspondence.

Negotiate and agree subcontractors.

Negotiating subcontract and suppliers’ prices and terms.

Ensure final accounts are closed in a timely manner.

Ensure timely drafting of commercial/contractual correspondence.

Prepare subcontract and suppliers documents.

Prepare and review monthly cost reports.

Ensure risk registers, variation trackers and extension of time tracker sheets are reviewed and updated monthly and included within monthly reports.

Negotiating subcontractors and suppliers final accounts.

Variations: measurement and pricing.

Variations: Negotiate with client, quantity surveyor and subcontractor.

Requirements

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Proven extensive experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role on construction projects

Ability to work on large scale, high headcount construction sites & sub-contractors essential.

Liaise with Commercial Manager and Contracts Manager when dealing with internal stakeholders and client’s representatives while on site including attendance at meetings

Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Strong understanding of the construction industry and working on site

Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

Package

Salary €75k - €95k depending on experience

Pension Scheme

21 annual days holidays and 9 public days