Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Civil Leader

Sisk; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

John Sisk & Son is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on two major infrastructure projects in North Dublin. The role covers commercial strategy, procurement, cost control and final accounts across NEC and FIDIC contracts, with a focus on high-value civil works.

You will manage risk, mentor junior staff, and provide regular commercial reporting while collaborating with clients, consultants and subcontractors to secure optimal

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Training in commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law is essential.
• Training in leadership, delegation, presentation and communication skills is essential.
• Training in behavioural-based safety and risk management is essential.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it with the Commercial Manager.
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected.
• Lead procurement activities including tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and final account management.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations.
• Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records.
• Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including traditional, design and build, and projects above €5m to €15m.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers and monitor changes with mitigation measures.
• Manage claims and disputes, including records and representations to stakeholders.
• Mentor and oversee junior commercial staff; support performance reviews.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Cost management

Leadership

Contract interpretation

Influence & stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Training in commercial management

Training in dispute resolution

Training in contract law

Chartered membership of RICS/CIOB

Job description

John Sisk & Son is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on two major infrastructure projects in North Dublin. The role covers commercial strategy, procurement, cost control and final accounts across NEC and FIDIC contracts, with a focus on high-value civil works.

You will manage risk, mentor junior staff, and provide regular commercial reporting while collaborating with clients, consultants and subcontractors to secure optimal