Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Commercial & Risk

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Sisk is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of major projects across building and infrastructure in Ireland and the UK. You will work with the Contracts Manager and project teams to optimise commercial returns, manage risks and drive value.

You will lead procurement, prepare forecasts and final accounts, mentor junior commercial staff and ensure contract compliance across NEC and JCT forms.

Qualifications

• Experience with design and build contracts, complex multi-disciplinary projects and high‑value contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to innovate in cost management.
• Ability to influence, challenge and commercially support wider project teams.
• Knowledge of industry trends and CPD participation in commercial and legal updates.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected.
• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account.
• 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 and ensure compliance across contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

CPD participation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Training in commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law

Training in leadership, delegation, presentation and communication skills

Training in behavioural-based safety and risk management

Job description

Sisk is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of major projects across building and infrastructure in Ireland and the UK. You will work with the Contracts Manager and project teams to optimise commercial returns, manage risks and drive value.

You will lead procurement, prepare forecasts and final accounts, mentor junior commercial staff and ensure contract compliance across NEC and JCT forms.