Quantity Surveyor
The Client
A Tier 1 main building contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK. We work across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, all built with a commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.
The Role
As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects from post-tender handover through to final account close-out. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure value for money, contractual compliance, and cost control.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead subcontract procurement, from tender package preparation and analysis through to contract execution
* Collaborate with project teams and design consultants to ensure tender information is complete, accurate, and value-engineered where possible
* Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, preparing and updating cashflows and cost value reconciliations
* Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
* Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits
* Maintain accurate procurement trackers, change order registers, and cost reporting tools
* Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing all necessary commercial information
* Mentor and support assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required
The Requirments
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally a RICS-accredited degree or be working towards MRICS chartership
* Minimum 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects
* Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred), building regulations, and commercial risk management
* Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking
* Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation and time-management skills
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand construction methods
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Valid CSCS card preferred
* Willingness to travel to sites as required
* Strong attention to detail and teamworking capability
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
Wat’s on Offer;
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact
* A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment