Senior Quantity Surveyor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee the commercial management of projects from procurement to final account.

• Administer project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting.

• Prepare, review, and negotiate interim valuations, changes, and final accounts.

• Handle subcontractor procurement, accounts, payment applications, and commercial negotiations.

• Evaluate contracts, assess commercial risks, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Track project performance, project future costs, and implement effective commercial controls.

• Identify and manage variations, contractual claims, and opportunities to enhance project value.

• Lead tender evaluations, pricing submissions, and procurement strategies.

• Support value engineering efforts and pinpoint cost-saving opportunities.

• Generate precise commercial reports and provide financial updates to senior management.

• Collaborate closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, site teams, and the broader Commercial department.

• Mentor and assist in the development of junior commercial team members.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Travel to project sites across Ireland and Europe as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related construction field.

• At least 8 years of experience in a Quantity Surveying position within the construction sector.

• Demonstrated experience in managing the commercial delivery of intricate construction projects.

• Strong proficiency in cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Extensive background in subcontractor procurement, contract administration, valuations, changes, and final accounts.

• Solid understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk management, and contractual claims.

• Proven capability to safeguard project margins, identify commercial risks, and optimize financial performance.

• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage confidently with senior management, clients, and project teams.

• High attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related commercial software.

• Capable of working independently, managing competing priorities, and supporting junior team member development.

• Must reside in Ireland or the UK.

• Hold a full, clean, valid driving license.

• Possess a valid passport and be available for international travel as required.

• Desirable: Experience in roofing, cladding, façade, or building envelope projects.

• Desirable: Experience in delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, or hyperscale data centre projects.

• Desirable: Experience working across various projects or international markets.

• Desirable: Knowledge of Microsoft Project or specialized commercial management software.

• Desirable: Experience mentoring or managing junior Quantity Surveyors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, aligned with experience.

• Options for remote or hybrid working arrangements.

• Company pension scheme.

• Involvement in landmark European construction and data centre projects.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Employee Referral Programme.

• A collaborative, supportive, and safety-first culture.