Senior Quantity Surveyor Lead – Dublin Tier-1 Projects

Egmont; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Egmont, a leading Tier-1 building and civil engineering contractor in Ireland, is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for Dublin. You will oversee cost and contractual management, leading a team of Quantity Surveyors on major Dublin-region projects.

You will drive commercial performance, manage variations and claims, and ensure accurate financial reporting from pre-construction through to completion. MRICS or SCSI status is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience within a Tier-1 or leading main contractor.
• Proven track record managing large, complex projects across sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contracts and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• MRICS or SCSI chartered status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple large-scale projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate QS staff.
• Oversee cost planning, tendering, procurement, and subcontractor negotiations.
• Manage variations, claims, and change control processes.
• Ensure all financial reporting, forecasting, and cost management are completed accurately and on time.
• Mitigate commercial risks and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate closely with project management, design, and procurement teams to optimise cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Egmont, a leading Tier-1 building and civil engineering contractor in Ireland, is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for Dublin. You will oversee cost and contractual management, leading a team of Quantity Surveyors on major Dublin-region projects.

You will drive commercial performance, manage variations and claims, and ensure accurate financial reporting from pre-construction through to completion. MRICS or SCSI status is an advantage.