Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sandyford

Vickerstock; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Project-related bonuses

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Vickerstock, a Dublin-based construction contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility on projects across Dublin, including a €100m healthcare project in Sandyford and a pipeline of healthcare, residential and commercial developments.

The role offers hybrid working with a 3-on/2-off or 4-on/1-off pattern, a salary of €90,000-€110,000, a company car and project-based bonuses, plus strong career progression and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying with a tier 1 or tier 2 main contractor.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in CostX or Cubit, alongside Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for projects, overseeing financial performance from procurement through to final account.
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting, forecasts and commercial risk.
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, claims and subcontractor accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to protect and improve profitability.
• Managing commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Working closely with project management teams to support successful project delivery.
• Providing accurate commercial reports and updates to senior management.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors where required.

Skills

8+ years QS experience

Autonomous working

Strong communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

CostX

Cubit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sandyford, Dublin

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with a leading Irish construction contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Dublin.

This is an opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for projects across Dublin, initially a €100m healthcare project in Sandyford, with an upcoming pipeline of healthcare, residential and commercial projects typically valued between €15m and €50m.

You will work alongside an established commercial team, with the autonomy to manage project finances and the opportunity to support and develop junior team members.

Why this opportunity?

• Salary of €90,000-€110,000, depending on experience.
• Take full commercial responsibility for major projects across Dublin.
• Work across healthcare, residential and commercial developments.
• Hybrid working available, with a typical split of 3 days on site and 2 in the office, or 4 days on site and 1 in the office, depending on project requirements.
• Company car and project-related performance bonuses, including a percentage of project profits.
• Join an established commercial team with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking commercial responsibility for projects, overseeing financial performance from procurement through to final account.
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting, forecasts and commercial risk.
• Preparing and reviewing valuations, variations, claims and subcontractor accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to protect and improve profitability.
• Managing commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Working closely with project management teams to support successful project delivery.
• Providing accurate commercial reports and updates to senior management.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors where required.

What you will need

• 8+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying with a tier 1 or tier 2 main contractor.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial management, cost control, reporting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Quantity Surveying software such as CostX or Cubit, alongside Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• €90,000-€110,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company car.
• Project-related bonuses linked to performance and project profitability.
• 21 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements, subject to project requirements.