Quantity Surveyor (Intermediate Level)

Location: Galway office

Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 per annum, depending on experience

Role level: Approximately 3–7 years of quantity surveying experience

Employment: Permanent, full-time

Ref BSSPRO1 47724

The Opportunity

A well-established Galway-based contractor is seeking an Intermediate Level Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The role offers involvement in construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects and will suit a commercially capable QS who wants to develop within a varied contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender comparisons and package recommendations.
• Prepare valuations, variation assessments, cost reports and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance against budgets.
• Review drawings, specifications and contractual documentation to identify commercial issues.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to resolve commercial matters.
• Support tender pricing, measurement and pre-construction activities where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying or construction economics.
• Typically three to seven years of contractor-side quantity surveying experience.
• Experience in commercial building, refurbishment or fit-out works desirable.
• Good measurement, subcontract administration and cost management skills.
• Strong Excel capability and clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work from the Galway office and visit sites as needed.

Apply

Apply through this jobs board or contact michael@buildstaff.ie 086 210 7555 
Please include an up-to-date CV and details of your availability.

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Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Location: County Kerry   |   Salary: €55,000–€70,000 per annum

Permanent | Full-time
Ref BSSPRO1 47721

A well-established medium-sized civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a  Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team in County Kerry. The role offers broad involvement in the commercial management of civil engineering projects and genuine scope to progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of civil engineering contracts from procurement through final account.
• Prepare valuations, cost reports, forecasts and subcontractor payment assessments.
• Measure works, manage variations and maintain accurate contract records.
• Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work closely with site management to track budgets, progress and commercial risk.
• Support contract administration, claims and final account agreement.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Ideally 3–6 years’ experience in a QS role with a civil engineering or infrastructure contractor.
• Understanding of measurement, subcontract procurement and cost control.
• Good Excel skills and strong commercial communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working with the project team.

Salary & Opportunity

Basic salary of €55,000–€70,000 depending on relevant experience. Overall package to be confirmed.

How to Apply

Apply in confidence through this job advertisement or contact michael@buildstaff.ie 086 210 7555. All applications will be treated confidentially.

BSS Privacy Notice: Building Staff Solutions will use your personal information solely for recruitment and employment-related purposes. Our privacy notice is available on our website at www.buildstaff.ie.

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Location: County Kerry   |   Salary: €55,000–€70,000 per annum

Permanent | Full-time

Ref BSSPRO1 47718

A well-established medium-sized civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a  Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team in County Kerry. The role offers broad involvement in the commercial management of civil engineering projects and genuine scope to progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of civil engineering contracts from procurement through final account.
• Prepare valuations, cost reports, forecasts and subcontractor payment assessments.
• Measure works, manage variations and maintain accurate contract records.
• Source and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work closely with site management to track budgets, progress and commercial risk.
• Support contract administration, claims and final account agreement.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Ideally 3–6 years’ experience in a QS role with a civil engineering or infrastructure contractor.
• Understanding of measurement, subcontract procurement and cost control.
• Good Excel skills and strong commercial communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working with the project team.

Salary & Opportunity

Basic salary of €55,000–€70,000 depending on relevant experience. Overall package to be confirmed.

How to Apply

Apply in confidence through this job advertisement or contact michael@buildstaff.ie 086 210 7555. All applications will be treated confidentially.

BSS Privacy Notice: Building Staff Solutions will use your personal information solely for recruitment and employment-related purposes. Our privacy notice is available on our website at www.buildstaff.ie.

Quantity Surveyor – Plastering Contractor (Residential)

Location: Navan, Co. Meath  |  Salary: €55,000–€65,000  |  Start: Immediate
Ref BSSPRO1 47717

BSS is recruiting a  Quantity Surveyor for an established, busy specialist plastering contractor based in Navan, Co. Meath. The company works extensively on residential developments and offers the opportunity to join a strong pipeline of ongoing projects.

This position may particularly appeal to a Quantity Surveyor based in Meath or the surrounding counties who would prefer a Navan office base rather than a daily commute into Dublin. Site visits will be required as part of the role.

The Role

• Manage commercial and quantity surveying duties across residential plastering packages.
• Prepare valuations, measure completed works and assess variations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier procurement, accounts and cost control.
• Liaise with site management, clients and the commercial team to keep projects progressing.
• Prepare supporting documentation for interim and final accounts.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Residential construction experience preferred; plastering, drylining or finishing-package experience would be advantageous.
• Confident with measurement, valuations, variations and commercial reporting.
• Organised, commercially aware and comfortable working across multiple live projects.
• Experience 2 plus years 
• Full driving licence and ability to travel to project sites.

Package & Application

Salary €55,000–€65,000, depending on experience. Immediate start available. This is an opportunity to join a busy specialist contractor with a substantial residential workload and a convenient Navan base.

To apply, submit your CV to michael@buildstaff.ie 086 210 7555. All applications will be handled confidentially.

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