Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Cork City
Salary: €60-80k (Depending on Experience)
Benefits: Vehicle & Fuel, Pension, & More
Sector: Civil Infrastructure / Flood Relief
Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Mode: Based on-site with Hybrid post onboarding

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with c. 5 years’ post-graduate experience to join a leading civil engineering contractor. The successful candidate will be commercially responsible for a high-profile flood relief and public realm projects in Cork City, part of a significant programme of works.

This landmark scheme involves refurbishment, flood defence construction, drainage upgrades, public realm enhancements, and the integration of heritage restoration works. The role offers a rare opportunity to work on a technically complex city-centre project that combines civil engineering, structural works, and urban regeneration.

Salary & Benefits

• Vehicle and fuel card
• Pension scheme
• Laptop and phone provided
• Career development and CPD support
• Long-term pipeline of civil and infrastructure works

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering packages
• Prepare and maintain project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Manage procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist services
• Assess and value progress claims, variations, and final accounts
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements in line with company policy
• Monitor project costs, identify risks, and implement cost-control measures
• Liaise closely with site management, engineers, and the client’s representatives
• Maintain accurate financial records, reports, and contractual documentation
• Provide commercial support to ensure project delivery on time and within budget
• Support the Project Manager with cost and programme reporting requirements

Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related field
• 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying, ideally with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil contractor, ideally in the Irish or UK market
• Experience in civil engineering works such as flood defences, quay wall construction, drainage, or public realm projects
• Strong understanding of contract administration, ideally with Public Works contract experience
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and cost management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary city-centre project environment
• Full Irish driver’s licence
• Irish/UK market experience highly advantageous

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

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-13255 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

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