Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead Commercial & Risk, Dublin

Diver5ify; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diver5ify in Dublin is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of projects, reporting to the Contracts Manager and collaborating with project teams to maximise value and control risk on high-value schemes.

You will own commercial strategy, manage procurement, prepare forecasts, manage variations, and mentor junior staff across traditional and design-and-build contracts, including projects in the €5m–€15m range.

Qualifications

• Experience with design and build contracts and high-value projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management.
• Ability to influence and support project teams.

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
• 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 to mitigate risk
• Manage claims and disputes and prepare records and arguments for stakeholders
• Mentor and oversee junior commercial staff and support performance reviews
• Provide training on measurement, reporting and commercial procedures
• Support pre-construction teams with input during tenders and two-stage procurements
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on performance, risks and opportunities
• Interpret and apply contract law to ensure compliance and protect the company's position
• Draft contractual correspondence and manage complex subcontract agreements
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors on commercial matters
• Build professional relationships to support long-term growth

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Commercial management

Risk management

Contract law

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Diver5ify in Dublin is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of projects, reporting to the Contracts Manager and collaborating with project teams to maximise value and control risk on high-value schemes.

You will own commercial strategy, manage procurement, prepare forecasts, manage variations, and mentor junior staff across traditional and design-and-build contracts, including projects in the €5m–€15m range.