Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cork Construction Lead

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for construction opportunities across Cork. This full-time role involves delivering commercial and contractual oversight on projects across diverse sectors.

Responsibilities include budgeting, valuations, cost control, procurement, and maintaining comprehensive commercial records while liaising with project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Main contractor experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control and commercial management.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets and forecasts.
• Experience with valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Good understanding of subcontractor procurement.
• Experience managing variations and change control.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant QS/commercial software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams.
• Full valid driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual delivery of construction projects.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.
• Carry out measurement and valuation of works.
• Prepare interim valuations and payment applications.
• Manage the procurement and appointment of subcontractors.
• Prepare tender documentation and assess subcontractor submissions.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Assess and negotiate variations and change orders.
• Monitor project expenditure and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare accurate monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Management and Commercial teams.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual records.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Provide commercial input throughout project delivery.
• Manage accounts through to project completion and final account.

Job description

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for construction opportunities across Cork. This full-time role involves delivering commercial and contractual oversight on projects across diverse sectors.

Responsibilities include budgeting, valuations, cost control, procurement, and maintaining comprehensive commercial records while liaising with project teams to ensure successful project delivery.