Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

Hunter Savage; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to join their expanding team. This position involves delivering high-quality cost consultancy services across various public and private sector projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, with over 3 years of experience in a consultancy environment and strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary between €45,000 and €75,000, along with benefits such as a pension contribution and chartership support.

Benefits

Christmas bonus

Pension contribution

APC / Chartership fees paid

Long-term career development and training

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a PQS consultancy environment.
• Strong public sector procurement knowledge (Education / Housing).
• Proven ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tenders, cost plans, and estimates.
• Manage budgets, interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Administer construction contracts, including Public Works Contracts.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills (MS Office, CostX)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

CostX

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

Location: Mullingar / Sligo / Cork / Belfast
Salary: €45,000 – €75,000 + benefits

Description

We are hiring for our client, a well-established cost consultancy and project management practice, seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to support continued growth across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality cost consultancy services on a diverse portfolio of public and private sector civil and building projects. You will take ownership of your own projects, working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial success, compliance, and value for money.

If you are a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) looking for long-term progression within a people-focused consultancy, this is a role where you can truly flourish.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Career Progression – Long-term opportunities within a stable and growing consultancy
2. Project Variety – Exposure to high-profile public and private sector projects nationwide
3. Reward Package – Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and chartership support

The Role

• Prepare detailed tenders, cost plans, and estimates
• Manage budgets, interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Administer construction contracts, including Public Works Contracts
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams
• Identify and manage commercial and programme riskEnsure compliance with public procurement and quality standards
• Attend site visits nationwide (minimum once per week)

The Person

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience in a PQS consultancy environment
• Strong public sector procurement knowledge (Education / Housing)
• Proven ability to manage projects independently
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, CostX)
• Full, clean driving licence

The Reward

• €45,000 – €75,000 salary + Christmas bonus
• Pension contribution
• APC / Chartership fees paid
• Long-term career development and training

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) role, contact Adam Adair, Senior Consultant – Built Environment at Hunter Savage.
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