Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Permanent
  • Dublin

BSS Building Staff Solutions

BSS Building Staff Solutions
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Location Dublin
Company Type Large Commercial Plastering Contractor
Salary Competitive €90K – €100K DOE
Job Type Permanent
Job Ref BSSPRO1- 47630

The Role

BSS is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an established commercial plastering contractor delivering large-
scale residential projects across Dublin. The role will take commercial responsibility for 30+ live projects while
managing and supporting two Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities
 Commercial oversight of 30+ live projects from handover through to final account.
 Manage, mentor and allocate workload across two Quantity Surveyors.
 Manage valuations, variations, cost control, forecasting and final accounts.
 Monitor labour, material costs, productivity and project profitability.
 Identify commercial risks and ensure additional works are captured and recovered.
 Liaise and negotiate with main contractors, developers and project teams.
 Provide clear commercial reporting and forecasts to senior management.

Requirements
 Strong Senior QS / commercial construction experience.
 Proven ability to manage a high volume of projects and supervise QS staff.
 Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts.
 Specialist subcontracting experience is highly desirable.
 Experience in plastering, drylining, fit-out, partitions/ceilings or internal finishes would be advantageous.
 Strong commercial awareness, organisation and negotiation skills.

What’s on Offer
A senior, hands-on commercial role with an established specialist contractor, a strong pipeline of large-scale
residential work and significant responsibility within the commercial function.

To Apply

Contact Michael O’Hara, Building Staff Solutions (BSS)
Email: michael@buildstaff.ie | Mobile: 086 210 7555
Please quote Job Ref: BSSPRO1-48217
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: North Dublin
Company Type: Residential Developer
Salary: €100,000 – €120,000 + package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent


Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer | North Dublin

Our client, a well-established residential developer with a strong pipeline of over 1,400 units being buit, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in North Dublin.

This is a key role supporting the commercial delivery of major residential developments, initially focused on two main sites in Dublin, with further large-scale projects commencing later this year.

Responsibilities
– Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of residential developments from pre-construction through delivery.
– Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, forecasts and valuations.
– Procure and manage subcontractor packages, including tender analysis and appointments.
– Oversee cost control, variations, payments and final accounts.
– Work closely with project managers, site teams and senior management to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
– Provide commercial reporting and risk management across multiple live projects.
– Support strategic planning for future project pipeline delivery.

Requirements
– Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
– 10+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally with a developer or main contractor.
– Strong residential experience preferred; civils/infrastructure experience also of interest.
– Excellent knowledge of contracts, cost management and subcontract procurement.
– Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple project packages.
– Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer
– Opportunity to join a developer with a substantial long-term pipeline.
– Major career progression opportunity.
– Strong salary and benefits package.
– Long-term permanent role with project security in the Dublin market.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact  michael@buildstaff.ie   0862107555
Web: www.buildstaff.ie

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  • Permanent
  • Dublin 24

BSS Building Staff Solutions


Job Title – Senior Quantity Surveyor  –  West Dublin   
Location: Tallaght D24

Salary: €80K – €100K DOE plus vehicle 
Hours: Full time 5 days
Hybrid working available 

Opportunity has now arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established Civils/Utilities Main Contractor with projects in the Greater Dublin area.

What you need to have:
-Qualification/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent, 
-Over seven years of experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor,
-Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement, and control cycles, certificates, and accruals calculations. 
-Reporting to Directors and liaising with the Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and the rest of the commercial team and crews,
-Experience in dealing with County Councils

What you get in return
-Competitive Salary 
-Structured and rewarding environment in which to work
-Working with Blue chip clients
-Career progression opportunities

This is a permanent role with opportunities to progress your career further with a strong pipeline of work.

If interested in our Senior Quantity Surveyor role  please apply below or call 0862107555 between 9am – 5pm and speak to Michael re the opportunity.

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