The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure. As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network. In Ireland Colas operates from 14 locations across the island of Ireland.
Purpose of the Quantity Surveyor Role
This role is for a Quantity Surveyor with VIAE — part of the Colas Group in Dublin. VIAE provides dedicated temporary traffic management solutions to both the public and private sectors, offering a one‑stop service for traffic management and highway maintenance. You will provide timely commercial support to project teams, protect project margins, manage cashflow and contribute to accurate forecasting and reporting across the business. The role involves regular site attendance and close collaboration with operational and supply teams across Ireland.
Quantity Surveyor Main Responsibilities
As Quantity Surveyor you will measure works completed on site and prepare interim valuations and applications for payment. Continuous monitoring of project costs is required, including updating cost reports and tracking labour, plant and materials against budgets. You will review subcontractor payment applications, agree measures with the Contracts Team and generate and record purchase orders in the internal costing system.
Pricing of new tenders and smaller repeat works will form part of your duties, alongside managing project cashflow to ensure applications are submitted on time and cash forecasts remain accurate. You will produce backlog file values to support works turnover forecasting and prepare Work in Progress information for month‑end accounts. Close working with the Contracts Team is essential to align commercial and operational activity and to ensure contractual requirements are met. Attendance at site visits and liaison with stakeholders to resolve commercial, technical and contractual issues will be expected.
Ideal Candidate
You will have proven quantity surveying or commercial experience on highway or infrastructure projects, with strong commercial awareness across costing and contractor management. You will be able to measure works, price variations, prepare interim valuations, manage cashflow and assist with tender pricing. Good problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder management skills are required, together with a commitment to health & safety, quality and continuous improvement. You should be self‑motivated, accountable and able to prioritise.
Package Description
Package Colas Group offers a total compensation package of €55,000 – €70,000 per annum depending on experience, including:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Discretionary performance bonus
* Life assurance / Death in service (x3)
* Safety award bonus
* Sick pay & compassionate leave
* 21 days annual leave per year + public holidays and service days (one for every 5 years worked, capped at 20 years)
* RediCare health and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Programme for employees, their spouse/partner and dependants over 16 living at home (mental health, legal, financial, career and child/elder care support)
* Free car parking
* Company laptop and mobile phone
* Professional subscriptions (role related)
* Enhanced maternity, adoptive and paternity benefits
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice