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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor

Careeriser Limited
5 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Dublin, Ireland
€85,000 - €100,000 EUR yearly
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Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor 
Client: Leading Main Contractor
Essentials: 7+ years' construction experience ; Degree in QS, Construction Economics or similar ; Proven track record delivering large-scale commercial or industrial projects ; Strong commercial, programme and stakeholder management skills.
Location: Projects in North Dublin and City Centre
Salary & Package: €85,000 - €100,000
Reporting to: Commercial Director 

This Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major projects. The role offers high-level commercial autonomy, senior leadership exposure, and the responsibility to drive project profitability while mentoring a team of surveyors.

Key Benefits

  • Leadership Role: Take full commercial ownership of major developments.

  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop graduate and project-level surveyors.

  • Strategic Input: Work closely with Project Directors and senior stakeholders to shape project outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

  • Over see the entire procurement process, draft complex subcontract agreements, and sign off on final accounts.

  • Lead monthly commercial reporting (CVRs, cash flow, profit projections) and manage risk/opportunity registers.

  • Protect the company’s position by providing proactive, expert advice on contract administration and dispute resolution.

  • Manage high-value client relationships and lead negotiations for variations and the final account.

Requirements

  • Education: Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying or higher (SCSI/RICS chartership preferred).

  • Experience: 7+ years of experience with a main contractor, managing large-scale projects.

  • Skills: Expert contract knowledge, proven leadership capability, and a track record of commercial success.

  • Software: Advanced proficiency in MS Office and standard industry software (CostX, Bluebeam, or Cubit).

 
If you're interested or would like to find out more, please apply directly or contact dylan@careeriser.ie or +353 1 592  2673.