Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Cork
- Permanent / Full Time
- 06 Jul 2026
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cork, Ireland
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding construction team in Cork. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing all cost and contractual aspects of high-value building and civil projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities - Manage all quantity surveying duties on assigned projects from pre-contract to final account stage.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
- Lead the procurement process, including preparing tender documentation, analysing bids, and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Provide accurate monthly cost reports and valuations, and monitor project costs against budgets.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage variations, claims, and contractual risks.
- Liaise closely with project managers, site teams, design teams, and clients to ensure commercial objectives are met.
- Support junior QS staff through mentoring and guidance, ensuring best practices are maintained across all projects.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
Skills & Experience Required - Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Minimum of 8+ years' experience in a quantity surveying role, ideally within building or civil engineering projects.
- Able to manage a development on their own and oversee another development with a Project QS under them completing the day to day of the site.
- Strong commercial awareness with proven experience managing budgets on medium to large-scale projects.
- Excellent knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., GCCC, RIAI, FIDIC).
- Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Software Experience: CostX, EQUE2 (not essential)
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a project team.
What's on Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing and dynamic construction business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Apply Now
