Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Contractor Location: Kildare, IrelandSalary Range: €65,000 - €85,000 Key Responsibilities:To provide assistance to the Managing QS, and support on all commercial issues within the growing business unit, Electrical Services.Delivery of Electrical commercial services for individual projectsManagement of Mechanical & Electrical packages and subcontractorsEstimation of Mechanical & Electrical tenders from first principlesEstimating and take-offsExperience in Civils and Electrical ProjectsExperience in Renewable Energy ProjectsExperience in Cabling ProjectsExperience in remeasurable works Lead commercial and cost management throughout all stages—from tendering to final account preparation, including valuations, variations, and final reconciliationsConduct cost planning, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and financial management/reporting for large-scale projectsAnalyse and evaluate subcontractor tenders; negotiate packages and manage procurement administration (from compliance checks to payments)Stream commercial processes, maintain accurate cost reporting, and advise on contract compliance and change managementMentor and supervise junior QS staff, supporting their development and onboarding them into project workflows Requirements:Qualification: 3rd level degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (e.g., Construction Economics); MSc in QS may also sufficeExperience: 3+ years in main contracting roles, with exposure to projects over €20m, including commercial, data centres, pharma, and infrastructure sectorsContract Knowledge: Familiarity with NEC, RIAI, FIDIC, public works contracts, or bespoke formsSoftware Proficiency: Competent in cost management tools like CostX, Cubit, Billsoft, COINS, SAP—or similar; also strong Excel, Word, and reporting skillsSkills: Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously What's nextClick "Apply Now"to submit your application and we will be in touch asap for our initial screening.If this role isn't the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.