Senior Quantity Surveyor – Structural Steel Commercial Lead

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. in Dublin seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Dublin-based role in the structural steel and specialist construction sector. You will own commercial aspects of projects from procurement to final account, ensuring cost control and robust cash flow.

You'll manage subcontractors, negotiate variations, prepare payment applications, and produce accurate quantity take-offs. A seven-year track record and degree in QS are preferred, with strong IT skills and good

Qualifications

• At least seven years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong background in structural steelwork or specialist construction.
• Experience managing projects commercially from procurement through final account.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk and cost control.
• Proven experience negotiating variations, claims and payments.
• Experience procuring and managing subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret drawings and perform quantity take-offs.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, including preparing work packages, negotiating terms and agreeing final accounts.
• Preparing labour and equipment allocation schedules to support site activities and project cost control.
• Reviewing construction drawings and identifying changes or discrepancies against tender information.
• Assessing, managing and negotiating variations, claims and additional works with clients.
• Preparing and submitting interim applications for payment in line with contractual requirements.
• Carrying out regular site visits to monitor progress, review project requirements and support commercial decision-making.
• Monitoring outstanding client payments and following up to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Completing detailed quantity take-offs for structural steelwork, metal decking and cladding.
• Compiling, submitting and negotiating client accounts through to final agreement.
• Monitoring project costs, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, and helping protect project margins.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and other stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate cost records, forecasts and contractual documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Cost Control

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Project software

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. in Dublin seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Dublin-based role in the structural steel and specialist construction sector. You will own commercial aspects of projects from procurement to final account, ensuring cost control and robust cash flow.

You'll manage subcontractors, negotiate variations, prepare payment applications, and produce accurate quantity take-offs. A seven-year track record and degree in QS are preferred, with strong IT skills and good