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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Limerick
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading and well-established construction contractor with operations across Ireland and the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in the Limerick region.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors while playing a key role in commercial management, cost control, and project delivery. The successful candidate will be predominantly site-based and will work closely with project and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tender packages, tender analysis, subcontractor selection, and order placement.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts from appointment through to final account agreement.
• Assess monthly applications for payment and manage variations in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and administer contra charges and notifications.
• Ensure commercial compliance with contract conditions.
• Identify, manage, and substantiate project variations to protect contractual entitlements.
• Prepare and assist with monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Develop strong working relationships with project delivery teams.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and cost overruns.
• Liaise with design teams and project stakeholders regarding commercial implications of design and project changes.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members.
• Assist with tender submissions and pre-construction activities when required.
• Prepare cost reports and attend monthly commercial review meetings.
• Produce cashflow forecasts and commercial reports.
• Keep abreast of industry developments, regulations, and best practices.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (Level 8 or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role with a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and construction contracts.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and commercial software such as Buildsoft, Cubit, or Bluebeam.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Chartered status with RICS, SCSI, CIOB, or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Strong measurement and cost management knowledge.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies and site operations.
• Full clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee referral programme
• Long service awards
• Regular company social events