Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Projects

John Paul; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Paul Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our West Dublin residential project. You will manage tendering, cost control, and final accounts, collaborating with project teams to maximise profitability.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in QS or a related commercial role, a third-level qualification in QS, Construction Economics, or Civil Engineering, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quantity Surveying or commercial role.
• Experience delivering residential or mixed-use projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, cost control and risk management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tender packages and lead subcontract negotiations.
• Own commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Measure works on site to support valuations and cost reporting.
• Assist cost forecasting, budget tracking and contract value reconciliations.
• Prepare interim valuations and variations with substantiation.
• Update projected final accounts and report on commercial performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to maximise profitability and minimise risk.
• Identify entitlements and recoveries in the commercial/contractual position.
• Monitor cash flow, payments, and commercial recoveries.
• Support pre-construction/bid teams with cost planning and tender analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Cost planning

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Risk management

Project finance

Education

Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics / Civil Eng

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Project reporting software

Job description

John Paul Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our West Dublin residential project. You will manage tendering, cost control, and final accounts, collaborating with project teams to maximise profitability.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in QS or a related commercial role, a third-level qualification in QS, Construction Economics, or Civil Engineering, and strong negotiation and communication skills.