Quantity Surveyor

The Client

A Tier 1 main building contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK. We work across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, all built with a commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.

The Role

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects from post-tender handover through to final account close-out. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure value for money, contractual compliance, and cost control.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Lead subcontract procurement, from tender package preparation and analysis through to contract execution

* Collaborate with project teams and design consultants to ensure tender information is complete, accurate, and value-engineered where possible

* Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, preparing and updating cashflows and cost value reconciliations

* Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors

* Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits

* Maintain accurate procurement trackers, change order registers, and cost reporting tools

* Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing all necessary commercial information

* Mentor and support assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required

The Requirments

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally a RICS-accredited degree or be working towards MRICS chartership

* Minimum 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects

* Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred), building regulations, and commercial risk management

* Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking

* Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation and time-management skills

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand construction methods

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Valid CSCS card preferred

* Willingness to travel to sites as required

* Strong attention to detail and team working capability

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

Wat’s on Offer;

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Opportunities for professional development and career progression

* The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact

* A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment