Senior Quantity Surveyor- Healthcare Development

Breagh Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle / car allowance

Pension

Professional body support

Career development and mentoring

Long-term opportunities in Ireland

International project opportunities

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor in Wexford is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on a healthcare development project. You will oversee procurement, valuations, variations and cost reporting, reporting to the Commercial Manager and guiding junior staff.

You will contribute to strategic cost control, risk assessment and contract administration, with strong opportunities for progression within a Tier 1 environment in Ireland.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics.
• 4 to 5 years’ experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Proven experience commercially managing complex construction projects.
• Strong main contract and subcontract administration experience.
• Experience with Cubit / CostX, COINS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control, value management and commercial risk.
• Develop procurement strategies and subcontractor procurement schedules.
• Prepare, issue and analyse subcontract tender packages.
• Manage subcontractor payments, claims, final accounts and retentions.
• Prepare interim valuations and support main contract administration.
• Identify and manage variations in line with contract requirements.
• Assess the commercial impact of delay and disruption.
• Support monthly cost value reconciliation and cash flow reporting.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager.
• Mentor Project Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff.

Skills

BSc in Quantity Surveying/Construction

Senior experience 4-5 yrs

Commercial management

Main/subcontract administration

Cubit/CostX/COINS/Microsoft Office

Education

B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Tools

Cubit

CostX

COINS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor- Healthcare Development (BH-3898)

Location Dublin, Ireland Sector Building & Construction Salary 90,000.00 EU to 95,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Healthcare Development
Location: Wexford, Co Wexford
Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor
Package: €90,000 to €95,000 DOE + vehicle/car allowance + pension + additional company benefits
The Company
A leading Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Wexford.
The company delivers complex construction projects across Ireland and Europe and offers a structured commercial environment with strong career development, professional body support and opportunities to progress into senior commercial management.
The Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be a key member of the project delivery team, reporting to the Commercial Manager and taking ownership of the commercial and financial management of a major building project in Wexford.
You’ll manage procurement, subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations, cost reporting and commercial risk while working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team. You’ll also support and mentor Project and junior Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team.
Must Have Requirements

• B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics
• 4 to 5 years’ experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Proven experience commercially managing complex construction projects
• Strong main contract and subcontract administration experience
• Experience with Cubit / CostX, COINS and Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Chartered MSCSI / MRICS or currently progressing through APC
• Main contractor experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement, variations and cost reporting
• Experience mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control, value management and commercial risk
• Develop procurement strategies and subcontractor procurement schedules
• Prepare, issue and analyse subcontract tender packages
• Manage subcontractor payments, claims, final accounts and retentions
• Prepare interim valuations and support main contract administration
• Identify and manage variations in line with contract requirements
• Assess the commercial impact of delay and disruption
• Support monthly cost value reconciliation and cash flow reporting
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager
• Mentor Project Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff

About You
You’ll be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of project finances rather than simply administer individual packages.
You’ll have strong commercial judgement, contract knowledge and subcontractor management experience, with the confidence to identify commercial risk, manage variations and maintain accurate control of project costs.
What’s on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €95,000 DOE
Benefits:

• Vehicle / car allowance
• Pension
• Professional body support
• Career development and mentoring
• Long-term opportunities in Ireland
• International project opportunities
• Additional company benefits

Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term position in Wexford with a Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor.
You’ll have genuine ownership of the commercial management of a major building project, exposure to senior commercial leadership and good scope to progress further within the company.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialises in Senior Quantity Surveyor and commercial construction appointments with Tier 1 and major main contractors throughout Wexford, the South East and across Ireland.
If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager looking for your next Tier 1 main contractor role in the South East, we can discuss this position and other suitable opportunities confidentially.
Related roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Senior QS
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