Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Salary: Excellent Salary & Benefits Package DOE

Optimize Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading civil engineering contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager for a key position based in the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring strong commercial performance, effective risk management, and successful project delivery.

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of a portfolio of civil engineering projects while working closely with operational teams to maximise value and project success.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimise project performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Produce detailed cost/value reconciliation reports and commercial updates.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide contractual advice and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Support tendering, estimating, and pre-construction activities.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveying staff.
• Collaborate closely with clients, subcontractors, project managers, and site teams.

Requirements include: 

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost reporting, and contract administration.
• Experience managing projects and contracts valued at €5 million or greater.
• Knowledge of CVR reporting, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership (SCSI, RICS, CIOB or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive profitability and performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively while providing commercial leadership.

The opportunity includes: 

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected civil engineering contractor.
• Involvement in major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Strong pipeline of long-term work.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company vehicle

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or similar positions, contact:

Eoin Carey
Phone: 056 778 6631 / 087 050 5417
Email: Eoin@optimizerecruitment.ie

Eoin is available for confidential discussions between 9:00am and 5:30pm, with out-of-hours discussions available by appointment.

Please submit your CV via the application link provided.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be forwarded to any client without your prior consent.

Job Ref: OR-14810
Website: www.optimizerecruitment.ie