Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: South Dublin – with Carlow office option
Projects: South & Southwest Dublin
Salary: From €90,000 or higher  
Hours: Full-time, permanent

About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality building projects across Ireland.

The role will be primarily project-based in South Dublin, with flexibility around working location. Typically, the successful candidate will spend approximately three days per week working from site offices or client offices, with the remaining time split between the Carlow head office or remote working, depending on project requirements and personal preference.

Current projects include the final stages of a healthcare project (D22) with around four months remaining, a new school development in D4 commencing late Q1 with an approximate one-year programme, and a further pharmaceutical in South Dublin which is due to commence later this year.

This is a senior QS position offering strong autonomy, direct client engagement, and involvement in multiple high-profile projects. The company has a stable senior leadership team, a strong forward pipeline, and a clear focus on long-term career development.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from €90,000 or higher
• Company vehicle and mileage covered
• Pension scheme included
• Performance-related bonus
• Strong career progression and development pathway
• Additional benefits discussed at interview

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery across multiple live construction projects
• Control project costs, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Prepare valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations
• Monitor budgets, cashflow, and financial performance
• Provide contractual and commercial support to project teams
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payment processes
• Support commercial risk management and strategy
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveying staff

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline
• 7+ years’ experience within a main contractor environment in Ireland, ideally tier 1 or tier 2.
• Strong background across Irish or UK building projects
• Proven ability managing multiple projects concurrently
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Experience supporting or managing junior QS staff
• Full Irish driving licence required
• Irish or UK experience required

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-14569 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14569 #ORjobs.