Senior Quantity Surveyor Dublin Port

Thetrupgrade; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Healthcare

Professional development support

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Dublin Port team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on cost control, procurement, and contract administration for transportation and infrastructure projects in Dublin Port.

You will prepare forecasts at award, manage subcontractor schedules, draft ITTs, and maintain cost records while identifying risks and opportunities for value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (RICS Accredited).
• MRICS or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Full driving license required.
• Commercially astute and able to negotiate.
• Experience: 5+ years in quantity surveying/contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bottom‑up forecasts at contract award stage.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Draft supply chain ITTs and terms of engagement.
• Ensure accurate month‑end cost records and project accruals.
• Maintain Cost‑to‑Complete and Risk Registers.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and other project reports.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control and cash flow planning.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Lead cost control and cost‑mitigation activities.
• Measure quantities as per standard methods.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation.
• Administer contracts and manage change.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier accounts through final agreement.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project controls

Risk analysis

Procurement

Cost management

Claims handling

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (RICS Accredited)

MRICS or equivalent

Full driving license

Experience: 5+ years

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

CESSM4 method of measurement

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Dublin Port

Job Location: Dublin

Country/Region: Ireland

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor Dublin Port to work with our Transportation & Infrastructureteam in Dublin Port (Hybrid role).

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award‑winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare bottom‑up forecasts at contract award stage.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Draft supply chain ITTs and terms of engagement.
• Ensure accurate month‑end cost records and project accruals.
• Maintain Cost‑to‑Complete and Risk Registers.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and other required project reports.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control and cash‑flow planning.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Lead cost control and cost‑mitigation activities.
• Measure quantities in line with standard methods of measurement.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation.
• Administer contracts, manage change, and maintain commercial registers.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier accounts through to final agreement.

Qualifications, experience & skills:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (RICS Accredited)
• Desirable - Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Full driving license.
• Commercially astute.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract and CESSM4 method of Measurement
• 5+ years Experience.
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.
• Marine & Civils experience would be a distinct advantage

What you will get in return

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
• Murphy also offers high-quality accommodation options close to the Dublin worksite, providing added convenience for those who wish to stay locally

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.