Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor,
Dublin, Ireland

Our client is a market leading specialist electrical contractor, delivering medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cable installation and termination services, alongside busbar and containment solutions across a broad range of construction projects. With headquarters in Ireland, the business delivers mission critical work for a diverse client base throughout Europe and further afield. Experience spans multiple sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, renewables, power generation, critical infrastructure, and related industries.

Job Description
The Quantity Surveyor will be supporting the commercial delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects across Europe.
You will work closely with Contract Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client specifications. This role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive cost control and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating teams during tendering to understand project scope and commercial strategy
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive commercial project files prior to and throughout the project
• Produce accurate weekly cost reports and project performance projections
• Manage and submit change orders promptly as project scope evolves
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations, following up to ensure timely certification and payment
• Develop cashflow forecasts and monitor project financial status continuously
• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Prepare and submit Early Warning Notices
• Manage contract compliance, issue resolution, and communication with clients and stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of contract conditions, commercial best practices, and relevant legislation
• Support final account preparation and project close-out documentation

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' commercial experience in construction settings, ideally within electrical projects
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record in cost control, valuations, and change management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and project teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Fluent in English (minimum C2 level), both written and spoken
• EU citizenship or unrestricted visa-free travel within the EU
• Familiarity with contract law and construction procurement processes