Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil & Networks (Remote/Hybrid)

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentoring and training

Well-being programmes

Networking opportunities

Job summary

ESB seeks a Quantity Surveyor in Ireland to manage cost, contracts and commercial risk across major civil engineering projects within Networks infrastructure development. You will partner with design teams, ESB partners and contractors to drive value and governance from tender through final accounts.

The role requires a Level 8 QS degree, chartered status, and strong leadership to mentor juniors, with travel to Dublin/Cork sites and flexible smart-working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-graduate experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Deep knowledge of contract administration including main conditions and FIDIC.
• Experience in cost estimating, tendering and post-tender evaluation.
• Strong cost control reporting and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge and expert advice on commercial matters and risk identification on projects delivered by traditional contracts and other models.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance collaboration across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement on commercial issues and cost management through procedures and knowledge transfer.
• Deliver full range of commercial management services across project lifecycle for Networks infrastructure.
• Prepare tender enquiry documentation and perform commercial assessment and evaluation of tenders with procurement.
• Monitor costs on civil works and advise on cost accruals vs Capex approval.
• Negotiate complex commercial matters and disputes to deliver value to stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimating

Tendering

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Chartered status in a recognised professional institution

Tools

Cubit software

Job description

ESB seeks a Quantity Surveyor in Ireland to manage cost, contracts and commercial risk across major civil engineering projects within Networks infrastructure development. You will partner with design teams, ESB partners and contractors to drive value and governance from tender through final accounts.

The role requires a Level 8 QS degree, chartered status, and strong leadership to mentor juniors, with travel to Dublin/Cork sites and flexible smart-working options.