Overview

Would you like to be part of a high-quality construction project with one of Ireland’s leading main contractors? A leading contractor is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an exciting project based in Cabra, Dublin. This is a full time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career on a technically challenging and rewarding project.

Founded in 1923, this contractor is one of Ireland’s most established and reputable building firms. The company has successfully delivered a wide range of complex projects across the commercial, healthcare, educational, residential, and industrial sectors. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork, they take pride in delivering projects to the highest standards, fostering long-term relationships with clients, and providing a supportive environment for staff to excel.

You will join a company with a proven track record of delivering excellence across Ireland and a team dedicated to precision, collaboration and continuous improvement in construction delivery.

Project Overview

Blackbird Park is a transformative new social housing development located on a 2.03- hectare site in Cabra, Dublin. Delivered in partnership with Focus Housing Association, Dublin City Council, and the Department of Housing, this flagship scheme includes the construction of 95 A2-rated homes, comprising 60 duplex units and 35 apartments across five architecturally designed three-story blocks.

The development will provide a diverse mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes, alongside two community rooms, extensive landscaped open space, and children’s play areas— totalling over 7,300 square meters of community-focused green space. With a total gross internal floor area of approximately 8,697 square meters, this is the largest scheme undertaken to date by Focus Housing.

Position Details

• Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Requirement: Immediately

• Location: Dublin

• Job type: Full time / Permanent

• Salary: Negotiable
• Reports To: Commercial Director

• Minimum experience required: 5 years

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of the project, providing guidance and support to intermediate and junior QS team members.

• Work closely with the Commercial Manager to develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives.

• Take ownership of project cashflow forecasting, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and proactive management.

• Oversee cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting using construction management software, ensuring timely and accurate financial data.

• Review and assess tender enquiries, including detailed analysis of tender returns and recommendations for award.

• Lead procurement activities, including preparation of subcontract packages, negotiation, and appointment of subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

• Certify and process monthly/fortnightly subcontractor and supplier payments in line with contractual obligations.

• Identify, evaluate, and manage project variations, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date variation log and ensuring recovery of all entitlements.

• Provide strategic input into pre-contract cost planning, budgeting, and value engineering exercises.

• Attend and lead commercial meetings with clients, subcontractors, and design teams, representing the company professionally.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and industry best practices.

• Duties and responsibilities may vary and are not limited to those listed above. Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the construction industry.

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline.

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with a proactive approach to work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated, with strong initiative and keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively within a team and foster positive working relationships.

Why Join?

We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful and technically ambitious projects in a collaborative, professional environment. As a member of the team, you will be supported in your career development and given the tools to succeed within a growing company that values safety, trust, quality and innovation.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Additional Requirement

• Working in an onsite setting