Senior Quantity Surveyor - Interiors & Fit-Out (Dublin)

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a leading interiors and fit-out contractor in Dublin to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will oversee commercial management, budgets, and client relationships across multiple fit-out projects valued €500k to €5 million.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in interiors or main contracting, deliver cost control, and work closely with project teams to protect margins and ensure contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or stepping into a senior role.
• Strong background in interiors, fit-out, or main contracting.
• Experience managing multiple projects valued €500k–€5 million.
• Excellent knowledge of cost management, procurement, valuations, and final accounts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple fit-out projects valued between €500k and €5 million.
• Oversee project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier packages to ensure value for money and commercial efficiency.
• Manage procurement processes, including tendering, subcontractor appointments, and material purchasing.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, payment applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs against budgets, identify potential financial risks, and implement measures to protect profitability.
• Assess and negotiate variations, contractual claims, and additional works with clients and subcontractors.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to monitor progress, manage costs, and ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Review drawings, specifications, tender documentation, and bills of quantities to identify commercial opportunities and potential risks.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers across all projects.
• Provide regular commercial reports and financial updates to senior management.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with contractual obligations, company procedures, and industry best practices.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial fit-out

Interiors

Main contracting

Cost management

Procurement

Subcontractor negotiation

Valuations

Final accounts

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Excel

QS software

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (third-level)

Tools

MS Excel

Quantity surveying software

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a leading interiors and fit-out contractor in Dublin to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will oversee commercial management, budgets, and client relationships across multiple fit-out projects valued €500k to €5 million.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in interiors or main contracting, deliver cost control, and work closely with project teams to protect margins and ensure contractual compliance.