Senior Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Lead on Major Projects

Oradeo; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Oradeo Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our leading construction team in Dublin. The role focuses on commercial management, subcontract procurement, cost control and project financials across the lifecycle.

You will supervise junior staff, manage procurement, provide financial reporting, support pre-construction activities and help protect the company’s commercial interests while working closely with site teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry, managing costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, subcontract procurement, contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience undertaking Contract Value Reviews (CVRs), forecasting, cost reporting and cash flow management.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and work collaboratively with project teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Working towards relevant professional accreditation, with CIOB membership or eligibility.
• Completion of a two-day Safety Appreciation course, including contract and commercial awareness.
• Strong understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Experience working on larger Design & Build contracts is desirable.
• Knowledge of claims, dispute resolution and contract law is desirable.
• Exposure to contracts valued above €15 million / £15 million is desirable.
• Experience taking responsibility for controlling traditional contracts is desirable.
• Experience supervising Assistant Quantity Surveyors and signing off Standard Method of Measurement or measurement issues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders, analyse and select subcontractors, negotiate and finalise subcontract orders.
• Manage the financial and commercial aspects of subcontractor packages through to final account completion.
• Maintain accurate site records and document control.
• Record site measurements and ensure compliance with the Standard Method of Measurement.
• Assist with project forecasts, commercial targets and Contract Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Prepare valuations and variations, maintaining sufficient supporting records and agreeing changes as works progress.
• Update projected final accounts and ensure submissions are completed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with site management to influence and challenge commercial matters.
• Implement the agreed commercial strategy and maintain and protect the company’s commercial and contractual entitlements.
• Participate in contract value reviews, maintaining an independent view of project costs and commercial performance.
• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate measures where required.
• Develop an understanding of project insurances and warranties.
• Engage in cash management activities to support effective cash flow.
• Support tendering processes and pre-construction activities as required.
• Supervise and oversee Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors, reviewing their work and providing guidance.
• Apply effective written and verbal communication skills and make appropriate use of technology platforms.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, ownership and strong time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Skills

Financial management

Contract negotiation

CVRs

Tendering

Procurement

Communication

Team leadership

Measurement

Contract law

JCT contracts

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

CostX

Primavera

Job description

Oradeo Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our leading construction team in Dublin. The role focuses on commercial management, subcontract procurement, cost control and project financials across the lifecycle.

You will supervise junior staff, manage procurement, provide financial reporting, support pre-construction activities and help protect the company’s commercial interests while working closely with site teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.