Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Dublin Port (Site-Based)
Working Type: Hybrid/Remote depending on experience.
Sector: Civils & Marine

About Us: Our client is a global leader in engineering and construction, delivering world-class infrastructure projects across sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, and Construction. With a strong presence in Ireland, the UK, and North America, they are known for innovative solutions and a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Role Overview: Optimize are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering commercial management services for a marine based project in Dublin Port.

Responsibilities:

• Developed comprehensive bottom-up forecasts at the contract award stage.
• Oversaw subcontract and material procurement schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
• Created and managed supply chain ITT’s, including subcontract and professional services agreements.
• Accurately recorded costs at month-end, including calculation of project accruals.
• Maintained and updated Cost to Complete and Risk Analysis Registers.
• Prepared and presented monthly CVR reports along with other necessary project documentation.
• Enhanced cash flow by optimizing WIP control and implementing cash flow improvement strategies.
• Identified and managed commercial risks, opportunities, and change orders, while driving value engineering efforts.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics (RICS Accredited).
• Ideally, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness with a deep understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and CESSM4 measurement methods.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Experience in project controls, risk analysis, contract administration, and claims management.
• Background in Marine and Civils projects is advantageous.

 Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
• Contributory pension scheme available from day one.
• 27 days of annual leave.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming at 083 0885073 or Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy reference SF-12624 in the title.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence, and your CV will not be released without your prior approval.