Senior Surveyor

Walls; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Career development

Company benefits

Job summary

Walls Construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Ireland to oversee commercial and contractual performance on building projects from inception through close-out.

You will manage subcontractor procurement, cost reporting, and pre-tender activities while supporting post-tender negotiations and contract preparation. Five years’ experience with a building contractor, strong IT skills, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of five years experience with a building contractor.
• Excellent IT systems knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team, to be organised self starter and possess excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract and Tender Stage: review tender docs, assist with commercial objectives, budgets and targets, support post-tender negotiations.
• Contract Delivery Stage: manage subcontractor procurement, attend pre-award meetings, maintain contract docs and records, manage interim valuations and variation accounts, carry out measurement and cost control, monitor accounts and payments, handle contractual correspondence.
• Post-Contract Stage: finalise subcontractor accounts and financial close-out, ensure documentation and filing are maintained per procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

IT systems knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual performance of building projects throughout their lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual performance of building projects throughout their lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

Pre-Contract and Tender Stage

• Reviewing and familiarising yourself with tender documentation.
• Supporting the preparation of commercial objectives, budgets, and targets for projects.
• Assisting with post-tender negotiations and contract preparation activities.

Contract Delivery Stage

• Managing the procurement and appointment of subcontractors.
• Attending and contributing to pre-award meetings.
• Preparing and maintaining contract documentation, schedules, and records.
• Managing interim applications, valuations, and variation accounts.
• Carrying out measurement and cost control activities.
• Monitoring project accounts, processing payments, and producing commercial reports.
• Handling contractual correspondence and supporting the agreement of final accounts.

Post-Contract Stage

• Finalising subcontractor accounts and project financial close-out.
• Ensuring all project documentation, records, and filing systems are completed and maintained in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have appropriate professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying.
• A minimum of five years experience gained with a building contractor.
• Excellent IT systems knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team, to be organised self starter and possess excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including pension scheme, professional subscription support and additional company benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and long-term career progression within the company.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion fosters innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.

Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process are available on request.