Senior Quantity Surveyor: Strategic Cost & Contract Leader

slihrms; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS/MSCSI) to lead cost management across complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will oversee pre- and post-contract activities, provide strategic cost leadership from inception to final account, and act as the main commercial interface with clients and design teams.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure QA against SCSI/RICS standards, and support business development while delivering robust cost control and value engineering across

Qualifications

• MRICS and/or MSCSI accreditation required.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Extensive cost and commercial management experience.
• Experience across pre- and post-contract services.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, benchmarking and budget establishment aligned with client objectives.
• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities, cost plans and estimates.
• Provide procurement strategy advice, including route selection and packaging of works.
• Produce tender documentation and manage the tender process.
• Carry out tender analysis, evaluation and reporting to support award recommendations.
• Advise on contract selection (NEC, GCCC/PW-CF, RIAI, FIDIC as applicable).
• Undertake full commercial management of projects through delivery.
• Prepare and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Administer contracts, including compensation events / claims assessment.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented.
• Act as lead commercial interface with clients, contractors and design teams.
• Provide clear, concise commercial reporting at project and programme level.
• Support clients with strategic cost advice and value engineering.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Lead and mentor junior QS and cost management staff.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with SCSI/RICS professional standards and ethical obligations.
• Contribute to internal best practice development, bidding and work winning.

Education

MRICS / MSCSI

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS/MSCSI) to lead cost management across complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will oversee pre- and post-contract activities, provide strategic cost leadership from inception to final account, and act as the main commercial interface with clients and design teams.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure QA against SCSI/RICS standards, and support business development while delivering robust cost control and value engineering across