Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

FRS Recruitment are working with an established Civil Engineering Contractor who are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, working across a number of major utilities and energy infrastructure projects throughout Dublin.

The company are heavily involved in large-scale electrical infrastructure frameworks, supporting the expansion and development of Ireland's electrical grid and renewable energy network.

Projects involve a range of civil engineering works, including ducting, trenching, cabling, substations, groundworks and associated infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor with a strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects, offering long-term career opportunities and flexibility in working arrangements.

The role will be a mixture between Office, Site and Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations and subcontractor payment applications.
• Work closely with project management and site delivery teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, contracts and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders regarding commercial and contractual matters.
• Support the Commercial Manager with overall project commercial performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the Irish construction industry.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Ideally, previous experience working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in utilities, energy infrastructure or groundworks would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing multiple construction projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts and infrastructure frameworks would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and alongside a wider commercial team.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: €90,000 – €110,000+ per annum, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, with a predominantly project-based structure.
• Opportunity to work on major energy and utilities frameworks.
• Strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career progression within an established civil engineering contractor.