Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Development Lead

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Seach is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of junior and intermediate QS on a steady pipeline of Dublin projects. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years post‑graduate QS experience, including residential development and prior work with developers or main contractors.

Irish market knowledge and leadership are essential. You will oversee cost control, reporting, tendering, and client relationships, and work with the commercial director to protect commercial

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 10+ years post-college QS experience.
• 10+ years residential experience.
• Experience with developer or main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular reporting for commercial/QS/purchasing functions in line with business needs.
• Develop processes and systems to streamline business operations.
• Develop and draft reporting for investors/funders/bank monitors and others.
• Develop business cases, cost plans, and appraisals with the development team.
• Oversee feasibility appraisals, consultant procurement, due-diligence and delivery program.
• Manage cost controlling on all projects and ensure budgets are achieved.
• Monitor budgets and timescales.
• Coach, mentor and train staff.
• Report to the commercial manager.
• Engage with Construction Director to protect commercial interests.
• Monitor design stage with design team to minimize risks and deliverables.
• Issue tender queries and prepare tender reports; let sub-contracts.
• Prepare progress applications, cost reports, and monthly management accounts.
• Report on financial progression of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Design Build Seach is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of junior and intermediate QS on a steady pipeline of Dublin projects. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years post‑graduate QS experience, including residential development and prior work with developers or main contractors.

Irish market knowledge and leadership are essential. You will oversee cost control, reporting, tendering, and client relationships, and work with the commercial director to protect commercial