Lisa Cullen
My client is one of Ireland’s leading civil engineering contractors, delivering high-profile infrastructure and residential development projects nationwide. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Dublin head office team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of large-scale residential developments, working with a highly respected contractor renowned for quality, innovation, and project delivery excellence.
Role:
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the financial and contractual management of major residential and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account.
The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior management to ensure projects are delivered successfully while maintaining strong commercial controls and profitability.
- Full commercial management of large residential and civil engineering projects.
- Preparation and submission of monthly valuations and applications for payment.
- Cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
- Assessment and certification of subcontractor payments.
- Management of project variations, claims, and change control procedures.
- Preparation and agreement of final accounts.
- Contract administration and risk management.
- Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Preparation of commercial reports for senior management.
- Liaison with clients, consultants, design teams, and operational staff.
- Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members.
Requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role with a civil engineering contractor.
- Proven experience on large-scale residential or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management processes.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Full driving licence.
Salary
- Salary circa €90k – €100k NEG DOE
- Benefits Package
If you are a Senior 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.
