Senior quantity surveyor

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor in Dublin.
You will play a key role in delivering commercial outcomes on a major new Irish Rail contract, supporting the mobilisation and growth of a high-performing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to join at an early stage, where you will help shape the commercial function while managing live project delivery.
Working within a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, you will balance hands‑on project responsibilities with team development, helping to establish strong processes, build client relationships and support future recruitment growth.
Amey’s growth in Ireland is supported by strong partnerships with transport authorities such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Iarnród Éireann through various infrastructure frameworks. These include projects to improve the reliability and connectivity of the rail networks, enhancing safety, strengthening resilience, and reducing carbon emissions for communities across Ireland.
The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week.
What you will be doing:

Deliver pre- and post-contract commercial management across infrastructure projects
Take ownership of cost control, including budgets, forecasting and reporting to ensure project performance
Manage and review variations, ensuring contractual compliance and timely submissions
Lead on subcontract procurement, payments and supply chain engagement
Support applications for payment, estimating activities and commercial reporting
Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration
Work closely with the head of commercial and account director to support delivery and future team growth
Contribute to recruiting, mentoring and developing junior team members
Support pricing negotiations and commercial discussions with the client
Operate in a hands‑on capacity across multiple workstreams, particularly in the early stages of the contract

We want to hear from you if you have:

Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within infrastructure or civil-engineering projects
Strong commercial and financial acumen with excellent cost management capability
Proven experience working with supply chain, subcontract procurement and payments
Experience in estimating, applications for payment and production of commercial reports
Ability to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Experience operating in a hands‑on role within evolving teams or new contracts
Familiarity with Design and Construction contract forms (e.g., NEC) and working within target cost or similar environments

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.
What we can offer

Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles
Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, tailored to your growth.
Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award‑winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
Holidays: Enjoy 24 days annual leave plus public holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days!
Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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