Senior Quantity Surveyor — Complex, High‑Value Projects

flynn Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flynn, a leading Irish construction company, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for Dublin-based projects. You will manage commercial delivery across multiple paths, ensuring budgets, cost controls and contractual compliance, while developing strong client relationships.

Role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and 6+ years' experience, with expertise in RIAI, FIDIC and JCT contracts, delivering value and mitigating risk on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics or equivalent.
• 6+ years' quantity surveying experience.
• Develops and maintains strong client relationships for repeat business.
• In-depth knowledge of contract forms (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT, etc.).
• Demonstrates commercial acumen with market knowledge.
• Negotiates and resolves conflicts; evaluates documents critically.
• Strong attention to detail; builds client & PQS relationships.

Responsibilities

• Track project deliverables; ensure budgets and cost controls are used.
• Lead commercial teams and drive project delivery.
• Review tender documents for risks and gains.
• Review and approve contractors/suppliers.
• Ensure contractual correspondence per contract terms and EOT/claims.
• Monitor projects to stay on time and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Report on costs vs estimates and reasons for variances.
• Present reports on progress, problems and solutions.
• Support clients in achieving objectives via close teamwork and cost control.
• Ensure subcontracts reflect agreed scope and comply with communications and payments.
• Ensure all team members understand contractual arrangements.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Client relationships

Contract awareness

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Job description

Flynn, a leading Irish construction company, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for Dublin-based projects. You will manage commercial delivery across multiple paths, ensuring budgets, cost controls and contractual compliance, while developing strong client relationships.

Role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and 6+ years' experience, with expertise in RIAI, FIDIC and JCT contracts, delivering value and mitigating risk on high-profile projects.