Senior Quantity Surveyor (Procurement)

Global Professional Consultants; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with matching

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Tax saver travel scheme

Bike to Work scheme

CPD programme and funding

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants seeks a high-calibre Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Procurement team in Dublin, delivering strategic procurement across projects.

The role drives improvements to procurement processes, digital strategy rollout, and tender analysis while coordinating with Project Managers and Cost Management teams to ensure timely delivery and value creation.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years’ post-graduate experience within a PQS or main contractor environment.
• Housebuilding and/or residential construction experience desirable.
• Strong commercial and procurement experience.
• Experience and technical knowledge of modern methods of construction.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and tendering processes.
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Strong IT skills with Cubit, CostX or equivalent, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present commercial findings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and champion improvements to existing procurement processes while contributing to the wider procurement team strategy.
• Support the rollout and continued development of the digital procurement strategy, helping the team scale to meet the increasing demands of a high-growth organisation.
• Complete category plans for key subcontract packages, identifying and managing risks and opportunities within the supply chain.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and new strategic supply chain partners to drive innovation, value and improved commercial outcomes.
• Drive the standardisation of procurement documentation across the project portfolio.
• Lead the design and implementation of improved Bills of Quantities structures, with a particular focus on ease of use for tender analysis while ensuring documentation remains user-friendly for supply chain partners when pricing.
• Review subcontract packages to ensure the scope of works captured is consistent with standard details and project requirements.
• Complete tender analysis and benchmarking of returned tenders for high-value and strategic subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Lead senior-level commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track and report on wider industry trends and oversee the management of construction cost and inflation trackers.
• Champion sustainable procurement practices across the business and wider supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritise and implement strategic procurement projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Technical and Cost Management teams to ensure the timely completion of key procurement activities and support successful project delivery.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tender analysis

Subcontract procurement

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Cubit

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client, a leading developer, is seeking a high-calibre Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Procurement team in Dublin.

This is a key role is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to play a strategic role in procurement, supply chain management and commercial activity across a growing portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and champion improvements to existing procurement processes while contributing to the wider procurement team strategy
• Support the rollout and continued development of the digital procurement strategy, helping the team scale to meet the increasing demands of a high-growth organisation
• Complete category plans for key subcontract packages, identifying and managing risks and opportunities within the supply chain
• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and new strategic supply chain partners to drive innovation, value and improved commercial outcomes
• Drive the standardisation of procurement documentation across the project portfolio
• Lead the design and implementation of improved Bills of Quantities structures, with a particular focus on ease of use for tender analysis while ensuring documentation remains user-friendly for supply chain partners when pricing
• Review subcontract packages to ensure the scope of works captured is consistent with standard details and project requirements
• Complete tender analysis and benchmarking of returned tenders for high-value and strategic subcontractor and supplier packages
• Lead senior-level commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers
• Track and report on wider industry trends and oversee the management of construction cost and inflation trackers
• Champion sustainable procurement practices across the business and wider supply chain
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritise and implement strategic procurement projects
• Work closely with Project Managers, Technical and Cost Management teams to ensure the timely completion of key procurement activities and support successful project delivery

The candidate;

• 7-10+ years’ post-graduate experience within a PQS or main contractor environment
• Housebuilding and/or residential construction experience desirable
• Strong commercial and procurement experience
• Experience and technical knowledge of modern methods of construction
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and tendering processes
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
• Strong IT skills, with competency in Cubit, CostX or equivalent, as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present commercial findings
• Willingness to attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Methodical, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Working with a Leading Developer:

• €75k – €85k
• Performance-related bonus (10%)
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Private health insurance
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme and funding
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Bike to Work scheme
• Culture and employee engagement initiatives
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to move into a strategic procurement-focused role within a leading developer.