Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Salary: 100K+ DOE

Osborne Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a Leading Construction and Engineering Organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a key position based in Dublin. You will work closely with project leadership teams, managing commercial and contractual matters, mitigating risks and maximising project performance while supporting the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for projects in consultation with senior commercial management.
• Manage procurement activities, including tender preparation, subcontractor selection, order placement and final account negotiations.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, valuations and reconciliations.
• Manage variations, contractual entitlements and final accounts.
• Ensure effective commercial management across traditional and Design & Build contracts, particularly projects valued between €5m and €15m.
• Manage contractual claims, disputes and commercial negotiations.
• Interpret and apply contract conditions, including NEC and JCT forms.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, reports and supporting documentation.
• Manage bonds, warranties, guarantees, insurances and letters of intent.
• Mentor, supervise and develop Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Provide guidance on measurement, commercial reporting and contractual procedures.
• Support performance reviews, training and professional development.
• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate commercial reporting in line with company policies.

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in commercial management within the construction industry.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration, commercial management and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of contract law and contractual procedures.
• Strong leadership, delegation, negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk management and behavioural-based safety.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or an equivalent professional body.