About Our Client
We are partnered with a leading Tier 2 Irish building main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across Dublin and the wider region. The business is recognised for its commitment to safety, sustainability, and technical excellence, consistently delivering projects that exceed client expectations across both public and private sectors.
Their portfolio spans complex healthcare facilities, conservation and heritage projects, and high-specification commercial developments—often within technically sensitive and stakeholder-rich environments. With a culture built around collaboration, professionalism, and "doing things the right way," the organisation attracts and retains high-calibre construction professionals.
As a financially stable and well-governed contractor, they offer senior commercial staff genuine influence, long-term career development, and the opportunity to work within multidisciplinary teams delivering meaningful, high-profile projects.
What They Are Looking For
The business is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Dublin-based commercial leadership team. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this role will take full responsibility for the commercial management of assigned projects from pre-contract through to final account.
This appointment has been created to support ongoing project delivery and strengthen senior commercial oversight across a diverse and growing project portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, procurement strategy, subcontract management, and commercial risk control, while working closely with project, design, and client-side stakeholders.
As a senior member of the QS function, the role also carries leadership responsibility—coaching, mentoring, and developing junior commercial team members and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Why This Role Is Unique
This is a high-impact senior role offering direct reporting lines to executive leadership and genuine influence over commercial strategy and project outcomes. The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects while shaping best practice commercial processes and developing future QS talent within the business.
Responsibilities
* Lead full commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to final account.
* Manage the subcontractor procurement process efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
* Prepare and control contract trade budgets and detailed cost plans.
* Undertake cost analysis of all packages and negotiate commercial agreements with subcontractors.
* Manage subcontractor appointments, accounts, and payment cycles.
* Prepare cash flow forecasts, interim valuations, and commercial reports.
* Lead change management processes and agree final accounts with the PQS/client team.
* Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior members of the QS team.
Criteria for the Role
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a Senior QS or equivalent role, with circa 10 years' industry experience.
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
* Proven track record delivering complex projects from pre-contract to final account.
* Strong experience across cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and risk management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop junior QS team members.
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and confident operating at senior project level.
What's On Offer
A competitive salary in the
€75,000–€95,000
range, dependent on experience.
The opportunity to work on a wide and diverse portfolio of high-quality construction projects in Dublin.
A senior role within a respected Tier 2 contractor offering long-term stability and progression.
Ongoing professional development, exposure to senior leadership, and a collaborative team culture.
How To Apply
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