Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils | Leading Main Contractor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils | Leading Main Contractor | Dublin

Excellent opportunity to deliver major civil engineering and infrastructure projects with a leading main contractor
Senior commercial role offering exposure to high-profile projects and clear career progression into Commercial Management
Attractive salary and benefits package with long-term professional development opportunities

Oradeo Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils to join a leading main contractor delivering large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Dublin region. This role is responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining strong contractual control and project profitability.

The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, procurement, and commercial teams, providing commercial leadership across all stages of the project lifecycle. This position offers excellent career progression within an established contractor delivering a strong pipeline of complex infrastructure works.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:

Manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from tender award through to final account
Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment, final accounts, and commercial reporting
Monitor project costs, cash flow, forecasts, and financial performance throughout project delivery
Review contract documentation, identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations
Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts with clients and project stakeholders
Work closely with Procurement teams on subcontractor tendering, negotiations, and contract awards
Prepare quantity take-offs and provide commercial support to estimating, planning, and project delivery teams
Manage variations, contractual claims, change control, and extension of time submissions
Record and manage contractual delays and associated commercial impacts
Provide commercial advice and support to Project Managers and site teams
Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors, and junior commercial staff
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and industry best practice

Necessary Skills & Requirements:

Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
Proven experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, cost planning, and commercial management
Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with a recognised professional body is highly desirable
Excellent commercial awareness with strong financial and contractual management skills
Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management software
Eligible to work in Ireland
Full EU Category B Driving Licence

For more information about this Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils position or other Senior Commercial opportunities, contact Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 1 687 7188 or email recruitment@oradeo.com

About Oradeo – Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, the UK, and Europe for professional recruitment services and managed labour across Construction & Civil Engineering, Data Centres, Mechanical & Electrical, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energies sectors.