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A major building contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading commercial role on high‑profile construction projects across Dublin. This position sits within a dynamic, fast‑paced project environment and offers strong opportunities for career progression, professional development, and further training. The role includes an attractive benefits package, typically featuring car allowance, pension contributions, professional membership support, and additional incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership from tender to final account: review tender documentation, establish commercial targets, and ensure alignment with project objectives throughout the build.
• Procurement and subcontractor management: oversee the full procurement cycle, including tendering, pre‑award meetings, contract documentation, negotiation, and ongoing administration of subcontractor accounts.
• Cost management and reporting: prepare monthly valuations, cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts, variation schedules, and claims in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Measurement and pricing: accurately quantify work packages from drawings and apply agreed rates to produce reliable pricing and cost assessments.
• Stakeholder communication: maintain strong communication with clients, project directors, subcontractors, and internal teams; attend monthly commercial meetings; issue contractual correspondence; and support dispute resolution where required.
• Project financial oversight: monitor budgets, track cost movements, record scope changes, and ensure timely submission of all commercial documentation.
• Post‑contract close‑out: finalise subcontractor accounts, complete project filing, and ensure all commercial obligations are fully discharged.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience working with a main building contractor on medium‑to‑large‑scale projects
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• High proficiency in IT systems, measurement tools, and commercial reporting
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative project team

The employer is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.