Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor €65,000 - €80,000 per annum About Your New Employer

• A leading construction companyestablished in 2011, with headquarters in Cork and offices in Limerick, Killarney, and Dublin.
• The company is recognized for successfully delivering complex projects across multiple sectors, including retail, residential, pharmaceutical, public works, and refurbishments.
• The company has received multiple industry awards for excellence, including the RIAI Public Choice Award and ICE Award for Leisure & Tourism.
• The company reported a turnover of €133 million in 2024

About Your New Job

• As the Senior Quantity Surveyor,youwill directly report to the Quantity Surveying Director and supervise the financial aspects of construction projects to maximize profitability and efficient cost management.
• Youwill prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation for commercial projects, and conduct thorough quantity take-offs and cost planning.
• Youwill coordinate the procurement process-selecting subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring procurement policy compliance.
• Youwill manage construction contracts, assess variations, and ensure contractual compliance, while monitoring project costs and implementing effective cost controls.
• Youwill collaborate with design and construction teams on value engineering opportunities, guide junior quantity surveyors, and resolve commercial issues with clients and suppliers.

What Skills You Need

• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Surveying.
• Ideally 5+ years of commercial experience working for a main contractor with building & fitout knowledge and experience with various types of contract forms.
• Strong commercial awareness and client liaison skills.
• Extensive understanding of the civil engineering infrastructure industry and cost management.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost control.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt, multitask, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Eligible to work in Ireland and a Full EU Driving License.

What's on Offer

• 21 days annual leave, with additional leave accrued for long service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme, plus statutory and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wedding leave and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Comprehensive training and development (including CPD, instructor training).
• Employee Assistance Programme and regular social/wellbeing events.