Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

A well-established and dynamic development business with a strong pipeline of high-profile commercial and industrial projects across Cork is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is a rare opportunity for a construction professional to transition from a main contractor role into a client-side, developer-led environment, offering strong career progression and strategic involvement in major schemes. The company has a full range of projects in Cork, and will encourage a blend of office and site work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full QS function across a diverse range of projects, including commercial build and fit-out, large-scale logistics facilities, and mixed-use developments.
• Take financial responsibility for project delivery, from pre-construction through to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents, and procurement strategies.
• Liaise with design teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on budget and within financial parameters.
• Conduct tender analysis and make recommendations to support contractor appointments.
• Monitor project budgets, carry out valuations, manage variations, and ensure accurate forecasting.
• Oversee financial reporting and support the development team with feasibility and investment appraisals.
• Attend site and project meetings regularly to ensure cost control measures are being followed.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and assist in developing internal processes and systems as the business continues to grow.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with a main contractor background.
• Demonstrated experience managing full QS responsibilities on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with a practical understanding of construction delivery.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills.
• Desire to move into a client-side or developer-led role, with ambition to play a long-term part in shaping a growing property portfolio.
• MRICS/Chartered status desirable but not essential.