Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Contractor
Location : Kildare, Ireland
Salary Range : €80,000 – €110,000
Key Responsibilities :
- Delivery of Mechanical & Electrical commercial services for individual projects
- Management of Mechanical & Electrical packages and subcontractors
- Estimation of Mechanical & Electrical tenders from first principles
- Estimating and take-offs
- Experience in Civils and Electrical Projects
- Experience in Renewable Energy Projects
- Experience in Cabling Projects
- Experience in remeasurable works
- Lead commercial and cost management throughout all stages—from tendering to final account preparation, including valuations, variations, and final reconciliations
- Conduct cost planning, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and financial management / reporting for large-scale projects
- Analyse and evaluate subcontractor tenders; negotiate packages and manage procurement administration (from compliance checks to payments)
- Stream commercial processes, maintain accurate cost reporting, and advise on contract compliance and change management
- Mentor and supervise junior QS staff, supporting their development and onboarding them into project workflows
Requirements :
Qualification : 3rd level degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (e.g., Construction Economics); MSc in QS may also sufficeExperience : 5–10+ years in main contracting roles, with exposure to projects over €20m, including commercial, data centres, pharma, and infrastructure sectorsWhat’s next
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