Senior Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre & Commercial

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Search is partnering with a leading Irish contractor to fill Quantity Surveyor roles across Ireland and Europe. You will work on a mix of data centre, commercial, and fit-out projects, bringing a degree in Quantity Surveying and 6+ years of experience.

You will negotiate contracts, manage cost control, and lead commercial planning with clients and subcontractors. The role emphasizes strong commercial acumen, detailed contract knowledge (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT), and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and/or equivalent recognized by SCSI and/or RICS.
• 6+ years of quantity surveying experience.
• Develops and maintains strong client relationships and leverage opportunities for repeat business.
• In-depth knowledge of various contract forms (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT, etc).
• Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of market and competition.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to build client and PQS relationships.

Responsibilities

• Track project deliverables and ensure commercial and administrative systems, budgets and cost control procedures are used.
• Manage commercial teams to drive delivery and lead commercial planning and implementation.
• Review tender documentation and identify risks or potential gains.
• Review and approve selected contractors/suppliers and ensure contractual compliance.
• Prepare and analyze EOT notifications and claims.
• Monitor project to stay on time and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Report on actual costs vs estimates and explain variances and resolutions.
• Provide contractual advice to ensure client objectives are met and ensure subcontracts reflect agreed scope.

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Job description

Design Build Search is partnering with a leading Irish contractor to fill Quantity Surveyor roles across Ireland and Europe. You will work on a mix of data centre, commercial, and fit-out projects, bringing a degree in Quantity Surveying and 6+ years of experience.

You will negotiate contracts, manage cost control, and lead commercial planning with clients and subcontractors. The role emphasizes strong commercial acumen, detailed contract knowledge (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT), and the ability to drive