Senior Quantity Surveyor – Cost Control Lead

Vision Contracting; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Contracting in Kerry, Ireland, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on commercial projects. You will prepare budgets, take-offs, procurement oversight, and contract administration, ensuring projects stay within budget and maximize profitability.

Reporting to the Quantity Surveying Director, you will mentor junior staff, liaise with clients and suppliers, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Surveying.
• 5+ years’ commercial experience with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of cost control and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation for commercial projects.
• Take-offs and cost planning for accurate project costing.
• Coordinate procurement, including subcontractor/supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Administer and manage construction contracts, review terms, assess variations and claims.
• Monitor project costs, analyse expenditure and implement cost control measures.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Provide guidance to junior quantity surveyors and other team members.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers to resolve commercial issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Negotiation

Cost management

Team leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Surveying degree

Job description

Vision Contracting in Kerry, Ireland, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on commercial projects. You will prepare budgets, take-offs, procurement oversight, and contract administration, ensuring projects stay within budget and maximize profitability.

Reporting to the Quantity Surveying Director, you will mentor junior staff, liaise with clients and suppliers, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.