Lisa Cullen
My client is a well-established main building contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the commercial, residential, mixed-use, industrial, and public sector markets. Due to continued growth in the Munster region, they are seeking to appoint an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of projects in Limerick and the surrounding area.
Role:
Commercial & Cost Management
- Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans
- Monitor costs against budgets and report on cost value reconciliation (CVR)
- Assist with monthly valuations, applications for payment, and financial reporting
- Track variations, change control, and potential risk items
Procurement & Subcontract Management
- Assist with the procurement of subcontract packages
- Evaluate tenders and prepare subcontract comparisons
- Support in drafting and administering subcontract agreements
- Measure and value subcontractor works and process payments
- Assist with the agreement of final accounts
Contract Administration
- Work under standard forms of contract (RIAI / JCT / bespoke contracts)
- Assist in managing variations, extensions of time, and claims
- Maintain accurate commercial records and correspondence
Project & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, and Design Teams
- Attend site and commercial meetings as required
- Provide commercial input to support project decision-making
- Support senior commercial staff in project delivery
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics
- 4+ years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role with a main building contractor
- Experience working on medium to large-scale building projects
- Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and subcontract management
- Familiarity with Irish construction contracts and practices
- Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools
- Eligible to work in Ireland
Salary:
- Senior QS Salary €70k – €80k DOE
- Benefits package
If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.