Job type
PermanentLocation
Navan/MeathWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
€80,000 - €85,000
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Projects - Meath Based
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established main contractor with a strong project footprint across the north midlands and greater Dublin region. The organisation delivers a range of construction projects and is known for high standards, collaboration, and a commitment to professional excellence. You will become part of an experienced commercial team contributing directly to the successful financial management of major developments.
Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key commercial role from project inception through to completion. You will take responsibility for managing costs, contracts, reporting, procurement, and stakeholder coordination on site.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing projects from subcontract procurement through to final account settlement.
- Measuring, quantifying, and managing project costs with strong commercial awareness.
- Managing subcontractor accounts, evaluating tenders, negotiating terms, and ensuring contract compliance.
- Preparing interim valuations, processing variations, and maintaining structured commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attending progress and cost meetings while liaising with clients, design teams and subcontractors.
- Compiling cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and general cost reports.
- Ensuring clear, accurate and timely contract administration while proactively managing commercial risk.
- Working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects meet programme, budget and quality targets.
What you’ll need to succeed
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
- 5–10 years’ experience in a similar senior commercial role.
- Strong initiative, excellent industry knowledge, and the ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team.
- Excellent IT skills, including confidence in Excel, Buildsoft, and Cubit.
- Excellent measurement and quantification skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing contracts from procurement through to final accounts.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and report‑writing skills.
What you’ll get in return
- A competitive salary package aligned to your experience.
- The opportunity to work on varied and high‑quality construction projects.
- A supportive environment that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Strong prospects for career development within a stable and growing contractor.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at ryan.maher@hays.com for a confidential discussion about your career.
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