Senior Quantity Surveyor (Chartered)

We are partnering with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor who will play a key role in delivering complex building and infrastructure projects across Ireland.

This opportunity is based in Galway city with hybrid working options.  

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-value developments, providing strategic commercial guidance and ensuring successful project outcomes from concept through to completion.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial expertise, a client-focused approach, and the ability to lead cost management services across a diverse project portfolio.

The successful individual can expect the following:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors.
• Structured career progression and professional development support.
• A collaborative environment where innovation, wellbeing, and work-life balance are actively encouraged.

The successful QS will have the following:

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor status (MRICS and/or MSCSI essential).
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy, or commercial management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract forms including NEC, FIDIC, RIAI, and Public Works Contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within public sector and private sector environments is advantageous.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to operate independently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and feasibility estimates.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to support investment and project decisions.
• Prepare tender packages and oversee procurement activities.

• Lead quantity surveying functions throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage valuations, variations, change control processes, and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure, forecasts, and cash flow performance.
• Deliver accurate and timely commercial reporting to stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through exceptional service delivery.
• Present commercial updates and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors and cost consultants.
• Review and oversee the quality of commercial deliverables.

If you're a Chartered Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected consultancy delivering some of Ireland's most significant projects, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the options in confidence.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position and similar opportunities contact: Eoin 056-7786631 / 087 0505417 or Eoin@optimizerecruitment.ie

Eoin is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14922

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