Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Dublin City & County (Leinster-based projects)
Salary: €85,000 - €100,000 (DOE)
Package: Vehicle, Fuel Card, Pension, Laptop, Phone, Statutory Sick Pay, Career Development Support

About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of civils and public realm contracts across Dublin and Leinster. This role involves providing commercial support to project teams, managing costs, and ensuring contractual compliance while liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established civils contractor, managing a diverse portfolio of works in a busy and rewarding environment.

Prior Tendering experience in Ireland 

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (€85,000 – €100,000 DOE)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Pension (auto-enrolment or facilitated)
• Laptop & phone provided
• Statutory sick pay
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit levels
• Manage forecasting, cash flow reporting, and monthly commercial plans
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, letting, and financial accounting
• Support project teams on variations, claims, and additional payments
• Ensure adherence to commercial processes across all projects
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and third parties
• Engage with local authorities, utilities, and County Councils on project matters
• Supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors and commercial support staff
• Collaborate with site teams for effective project delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial procedures

Requirements

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Proven experience in the civil engineering industry
• Strong knowledge of contracts and current construction law
• Extensive experience in procurement and commercial management of subcontractors
• Ability to manage monthly reporting and earned value analysis
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for junior commercial team members
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently

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-13119 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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