Dublin /  Leading Civil Engineering Contractor

Our client is a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex infrastructure, utilities, and civil engineering projects throughout Ireland. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Dublin-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of major civil engineering projects while working within a highly respected and progressive organisation.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial leadership and support across a portfolio of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining commercial control, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, managing project costs, and maximising commercial performance.

The role requires close collaboration with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably while mitigating commercial risk.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide commercial support and guidance to project delivery teams.
• Prepare, manage, and review project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor project costs and profitability through regular commercial reporting and earned value analysis.
• Administer and manage construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead subcontractor procurement processes, including tender evaluation, negotiation, appointment, and management.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage variations, compensation events, claims, and additional payment submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all commercial matters.
• Support dispute resolution and contractual negotiations where required.
• Produce monthly commercial reports and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure robust cost control procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of junior commercial staff.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Strong civil engineering project experience.
• Extensive experience in commercial management and subcontractor procurement.
• Thorough knowledge of construction contracts and Irish Construction Law.
• Proven experience managing variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, and earned value analysis.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication, organisational, and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial management software.

• Membership of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and/or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, roads, or water projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, Public Works Contracts, or FIDIC forms of contract.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on landmark civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Career progression within a leading and well-established contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.