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About Arup
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Cork or Dublin. Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Driving Commercial Excellence
Our Procurement and Cost Management team is redefining how value is delivered across infrastructure and building projects. By combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, we’re helping clients make smarter investment decisions and embed sustainability, innovation, and behavioral best practice into every stage of the project lifecycle.
The Opportunity
Join Arup’s growing Project & Commercial Management (PCM) team in Cork, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cost and commercial advisory across Ireland. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll help lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high‑impact infrastructure and building projects that prioritise sustainability, value, and innovation.
This is a chance to influence how we deliver commercial excellence — from mentoring junior colleagues and refining procurement strategies, to driving whole‑life value and embedding behavioral best practice into day‑to‑day operations. You’ll be part of a team that’s not only expanding in size, but also in ambition, with opportunities to contribute to strategic growth, thought leadership, and the evolution of Arup’s commercial capability.
Responsibilities
* Deliver strategic procurement advice that drives value and ensures alignment with client objectives across diverse infrastructure and building projects.
* Lead the preparation of robust cost estimates and tender documentation, enabling informed decision‑making and competitive pricing strategies.
* Manage contract administration and post‑contract services, ensuring commercial control and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Act as Project QS on small to medium‑sized schemes, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
* Engage directly with clients, design teams, contractors, and approving authorities, representing Arup at site visits and project meetings to maintain quality and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
Qualifications
* Minimum eight years post‑qualification experience.
* Excellent report writing and communication skills.
* Working knowledge of MS Office products and construction industry estimating software such as CostOS and CostX.
* Experienced in managing construction contracts (NEC, Public Works Contracts, FIDIC).
* Commercially astute with strong numerical skills, attention to detail and ability to drive whole‑life value.
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust‑owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit‑share programme, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits That Work For You
* Professional Growth & Development – continuous learning, training programmes, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
* Global Opportunities – collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short‑term or long‑term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
* Financial Well‑being & Ownership – competitive salary, benefits package and a global profit‑sharing programme.
* Well‑being and Culture – culture of care, inclusion and collaboration, supported by initiatives and local programmes that promote mental health, social connection and belonging.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need assistance or adjustments, please contact recruitment.europe@arup.com.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?
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