Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tender & Commercial Lead

Designer Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignerGroup, a leading international M&E provider with headquarters in Dublin, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead tender document compilation and procurement strategy. You will handle subcontractor terms and risk, and support commercial reporting across projects.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as a Quantity Surveyor, strong communication, and an analytical mindset. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise commercial outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Good attention to detail with an analytical approach and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Placement of sub-contract orders with the Buying Department.
• Evaluate the terms and conditions of subcontractors/contracts with emphasis on Risk, Program, T&Cs, Design Responsibility, etc.
• Prepare Tender Risk Analysis based on standard format, contract documentation including bill of quantities.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects identifying committed costs and forecast costs for materials and subcontract and labour plus preliminaries.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks with the Commercial Director.
• Provide advice on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecasting and reporting as required.
• Prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, inline with company formats and standards.
• Assist the Commercial Director in the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Assist the Estimation Department from time to time in the preparation of estimates.
• Ensure client relationships are enhanced to maximise ongoing and future opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

DesignerGroup, a leading international M&E provider with headquarters in Dublin, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead tender document compilation and procurement strategy. You will handle subcontractor terms and risk, and support commercial reporting across projects.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as a Quantity Surveyor, strong communication, and an analytical mindset. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise commercial outcomes in a dynamic environment.