Senior Quantity Surveyor: Civil & Utilities Project Leader

AllSite Staffing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AllSite Staffing is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major civil engineering, drainage and utility infrastructure projects in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering projects profitably and in line with NEC contracts, with opportunities to mentor junior surveyors and engage with clients and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in Quantity Surveying within construction or utilities, a relevant professional qualification, strong communication, budgeting

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction/utilities
• Essential experience in civil engineering, drainage, water or electrical utilities
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Full clean driving licence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a team
• Excellent commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills
• Strong planning, budgeting and time management capabilities
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors

Responsibilities

• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities while carrying out value engineering exercises.
• Preparing and managing material procurement schedules.
• Promoting contractual awareness and ensuring robust contract administration, including maintaining contractual records, notifications and change control.
• Preparing internal cost/value reports and detailed commercial reports for senior management.
• Preparing and reviewing project cost reports.
• Attending monthly management meetings, providing commercial updates and recommendations.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations and account reviews.
• Liaising closely with the accounts department on commercial matters.
• Reviewing supplier requisitions, accounts and subcontract documentation.
• Preparing subcontract documentation, payment certificates and appointment documents.
• Measuring, pricing and negotiating project variations.
• Monitoring project costs, resolving commercial queries and ensuring budgets are maintained.
• Managing commercial and contractual relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Assessing subcontractor payment applications and processing payments.
• Carrying out cost-to-value reconciliations and forecasting project performance.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Identifying opportunities to maximise revenue, reduce costs and minimise commercial risk.
• Advising on contractual matters at both project and business level.
• Preparing and managing contractual claims and associated documentation.
• Assisting with project cash flow management and commercial correspondence.
• Negotiating subcontractor and supplier agreements, pricing and final accounts.
• Ensuring timely preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports and commercial forecasts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Communication

Leadership & mentoring

Negotiation

Planning & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AllSite Staffing is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major civil engineering, drainage and utility infrastructure projects in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering projects profitably and in line with NEC contracts, with opportunities to mentor junior surveyors and engage with clients and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in Quantity Surveying within construction or utilities, a relevant professional qualification, strong communication, budgeting