Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Hybrid work options

27 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Annual bonus

Private healthcare allowance

Life assurance

Enhanced annual leave

Professional development support

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Breagh Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major rail/civil infrastructure project in North Dublin. You will lead commercial activities, manage forecasts and cost reporting, and coordinate with project teams to ensure commercial success.

You will bring 5+ years of quantity surveying or commercial management experience, degree in QS or related field, and strong contract administration knowledge. A driving licence is required and a hybrid working arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline required.
• Strong civil engineering or infrastructure experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration, procurement, cost control and change management.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project forecasts, Cost to Complete reports and commercial risk registers.
• Produce monthly CVRs and maintain accurate cost reporting throughout the project.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Prepare subcontract and professional services tender documentation.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts through to final account agreement.
• Prepare valuations and applications for payment with supporting documentation.
• Manage variations, change and compensation events.
• Monitor project cash flow, WIP, accruals and cost control.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual records.
• Liaise closely with the client, site team and project management team.
• Support and develop junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Cost control

Forecasting

Change management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail (BH-3988-4)

Location Dublin, Ireland Sector Building & Construction Salary 85,000.00 EU to 90,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail / Civil Infrastructure

Location: North Dublin

Company: Major Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor

Package: €85,000 to €90,000 + vehicle / allowance, pension, bonus, healthcare and hybrid work options

The Company

This major civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivers complex transport, rail and heavy civils projects across Ireland and the UK.

With a strong pipeline of infrastructure work in Dublin and the wider Leinster region, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team on a large rail and civil engineering project in North Dublin.

The Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a key commercial role on a large rail infrastructure project in North Dublin, working closely with the project, site and wider commercial teams.

You will manage cost control, forecasting, procurement, subcontractor accounts, valuations and change management while maintaining an accurate commercial position throughout the project.

The role will also involve supporting junior members of the commercial team and working closely with the client on contractual and commercial matters.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline required
• Strong civil engineering or infrastructure experience required
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration, procurement, cost control and change management
• Full driving licence required

Preferred Experience

• Rail or transportation infrastructure experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Public Works Contracts beneficial
• Knowledge of TII methods of measurement beneficial
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor status or equivalent would be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project forecasts, Cost to Complete reports and commercial risk registers
• Produce monthly CVRs and maintain accurate cost reporting throughout the project
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Prepare subcontract and professional services tender documentation
• Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts through to final account agreement
• Prepare valuations and applications for payment with supporting documentation
• Manage variations, change and compensation events
• Monitor project cash flow, WIP, accruals and cost control
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual records
• Liaise closely with the client, site team and project management team
• Support and develop junior members of the commercial team

About You

You are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with at least 5years’ commercial experience and a strong understanding of civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

You will be commercially astute, comfortable managing subcontractor accounts and client applications, and confident dealing with procurement, forecasting, contract administration, change and final accounts.

Experience working on rail, roads or other major transport infrastructure projects would suit this position particularly well.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €85,000 to €90,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or allowance
• Hybrid work options
• 27days annual leave
• Contributory pension
• Annual bonus and salary review
• Private healthcare allowance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave
• Professional development support
• Additional company benefits

Why Apply?

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role gives you the opportunity to take a significant commercial position on a large rail and civil infrastructure project in North Dublin.

You will be working within a well-resourced project and commercial team with a strong pipeline of major infrastructure work, providing long-term stability and further progression within the commercial function.