Lisa Cullen

Senior Quantity Surveyorrequired to join a leading Main Build Contractor. This Quantity Surveyor will lead the delivery of residential and commercial projects across the West of Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Irish contractor delivering high quality local projects.  If you are looking for a Senior QS role with excellent career development, this could be the right role for you.

Role:

  • Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects
  • Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors.
  • Prepare and manage contract documentation (PWC, RIAI), subcontractor packages, and payment certs
  • Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.
  • Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.
  • Conduct site valuations and ensure commercial compliance with ISO and IMS standards.
  • Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.
  • Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.
  • Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors

Requirements:

  • Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.
  • Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration (PWC, RIAI), and cost control.
  • Strong knowledge of subcontractor account management and procurement processes.
  • In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.
  • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Salary:

  • Salary €90k – €100k neg DOE
  • Local Projects with work based primarily in the West of Ireland, reducing travel time.
  • Career Development – Funded CPD, training programmes, and clear career progression paths.
  • Attractive Benefits – Cash health plans, pension contributions, and wellness initiatives.
  • Inclusive Culture – Friendly, supportive team with a strong community focus and CSR involvement.
  • Project Variety – Work on residential developments, commercial builds, and innovative new projects.

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.  

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  • Job Ref

    JOB-17124

  • Location

    Galway

  • Salary

    €90k - 100k per year

  • Phone

    01 2078990

  • Mobile

    0860119146