Quantity Surveyor
About Your New Employer
We are working with an established construction contractor delivering a varied range of high-quality projects across Ireland. With a strong focus on technical excellence, commercial performance, client satisfaction, and safe project delivery, the company offers experienced Quantity Surveyors the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging construction projects.
Based at the company’s head office in Galway, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join a supportive team and contribute to the successful financial and contractual management of a varied project portfolio.
About Your New Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
Your main duties include:
- Managing project costs, budgets, valuations, variations, and financial reporting.
- Preparing and reviewing tender documents, contracts, subcontractor packages, and procurement requirements.
- Managing subcontractor accounts, payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
- Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
- Working closely with project managers and site teams to maintain commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Preparing regular commercial reports and providing accurate financial information to senior management.
- Supporting the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of construction projects.
What Skills You Need
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction or civil engineering sector.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, construction economics, or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in cost management, valuations, variations, subcontractor management, and final accounts.
- A good understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and commercial risk management.
- Excellent numerical, organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of €85,000–€100,000 DOE.
- The opportunity to work on varied and challenging construction projects from a Galway-based head office.
- A senior commercial position with professional development opportunities and potential for long-term career progression.
What’s Next
Please submit your CV with the subject line “Quantity Surveyor Application – Galway”.
