We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team for a project in Cork City. As a Senior QS, you will play a critical role in ensuring the project's commercial success by managing subcontractors, delivering accurate financial reporting, and overseeing all cost control functions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to bring expertise in cost and financial management to a high-value, complex project. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial oversight, including subcontractor management, project cost management, financial analysis, and ensuring commercial viability.
Responsibilities
* Financial & Cost Management: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs against set budgets.
* Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement and management of subcontractors, negotiate contracts, assess work progress, and ensure timely payment in line with contract terms.
* Commercial Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed commercial and financial reporting systems to support project goals and inform senior management.
* Risk Analysis & Management: Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project profitability.
* Contract Administration: Oversee contract administration, including reviewing and managing contract variations, claims, and final accounts.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with key stakeholders, including the client, partners, design team, and other project team members, ensuring all financial objectives align with project milestones.
* Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.
* Estimating: Estimating and Candy Estimating Software experience an advantage, however not essential.
About You
Skills & Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Chartered or working towards SCSI Chartership is desirable but not essential.
* Experience: 6–10 years of experience in civil engineering/commercial building construction, ideally with a focus on large-scale infrastructure or design-build projects.
* Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of financial management systems (e.g., Candy Estimating System, IFS).
* Financial Management: Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
* Commercial Awareness: Excellent commercial and accounting skills, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and market trends. Strong understanding of all current Main Contract Conditions is also required.
* Analytical Skills: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to support effective decision-making.
* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits include a pension and health coverage. We prioritize career growth potential within a leading civil engineering contractor, offering exposure to large-scale and complex projects in a collaborative environment that values commercial focus and teamwork.
About Us
Coffey is a water infrastructure specialist established in 1974. We deliver critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget, driven by safety, innovative solutions, and high-quality standards.