Senior Quantity Surveyor – Solar & Civil Projects (Hybrid)

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Credit Union

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

ESB seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of major civil engineering projects in the power sector. You will lead cost control, tendering, and post-contract commercial activities across Ireland, coordinating with design teams, ESB partners, and contractors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reporting, and mentoring of junior staff, with a hybrid working model and travel to project locations as required. MRICS/MSCSI qualification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying and professional accreditation.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong cost control, tendering and contract knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management across all project phases.
• Prepare orders of magnitude costs and tender docs.
• Liaise with procurement; assess tenders and negotiate.
• Post-contract commercial management and variations.
• Produce reports and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge.

Skills

Cost management

Tender documentation

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Mentoring junior staff

MRICS/MSCSI awareness

Education

Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/MSCSI qualified

Legal registration under Building Control Act

Tools

Buildsoft

Cubit

Job description

ESB seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of major civil engineering projects in the power sector. You will lead cost control, tendering, and post-contract commercial activities across Ireland, coordinating with design teams, ESB partners, and contractors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reporting, and mentoring of junior staff, with a hybrid working model and travel to project locations as required. MRICS/MSCSI qualification is highly valued.