Amy Maguire
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Dublin)
A Senior Quantity Surveyor is required by a leading civil and utilities contractor to support major utilities and civils infrastructure projects across the Greater Dublin Area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a well-established team delivering essential upgrades to Ireland’s water, gas, and telecoms networks.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in managing project costs, contracts, procurement, and commercial reporting while working closely with project, engineering, and site teams. This role is ideal for an experienced QS seeking long-term career development on high-volume utilities and civils frameworks.
Duties:
- Lead the commercial management of multiple utilities and civils projects across the Dublin region.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost reports, and cashflow forecasts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
• Assess, prepare, and negotiate variations, change orders, and claims.
• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment, and commercial submissions.
• Manage final accounts and ensure compliance with contract obligations and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation, including correspondence, variations, and procurement records.
• Provide commercial support to project managers, engineers, and site teams.
• Support commercial audits, quality assurance checks, and risk management activities.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the commercial team.
Requirements:
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Strong background in utilities or civils projects (water, gas, telecoms, ducting, reinstatement, etc.).
• Proven experience managing project budgets, cost control, and commercial deliverables.
• Strong understanding of Public Works Contracts and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and commercial/project management systems.
• Ability to work independently across multiple active project sites.
• Full driving licence.
Salary & Benefits:
- €80,000 – €90,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression within the utilities sector.
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering a career move, please send your CV or contact Amy Maguire for a confidential discussion.
Email: a.maguire@gpcireland.com . GPC will not send any applicant’s CV to clients without full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with over 27 years’ experience placing construction professionals across Ireland and internationally.