Senior Quantity Surveyor | Dublin • High-profile projects with blue-chip clients • Competitive salary and benefits package • Career progression from Senior QS to Commercial Manager and beyond
About Oradeo Oradeo is an international recruitment and project services consultancy specialising in mission-critical construction projects across Europe. We work with global blue-chip clients and tier-one contractors to provide high-quality staffing, project support, and managed labour solutions.
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing commercial team in Dublin. This role involves managing multiple projects, maximising commercial returns, and ensuring contractual compliance while maintaining strong client relationships.
Role Overview The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead commercial management across projects, tracking budgets, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on contractual and cost-related matters. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial acumen, advanced contract knowledge, and proven leadership in Quantity Surveying.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects to maximise commercial returns while maintaining strong client relationships.
Track project deliverables, budgets, and cost control procedures, ensuring commercial systems are used effectively.
Lead and mentor commercial teams to drive successful project delivery.
Review tender documentation to identify risks or potential gains.
Review and approve contractors and suppliers in line with project requirements.
Manage contractual correspondence, including detailed analysis of EOT notifications, claims, and other contract-related communications.
Monitor projects to ensure timelines and budgets are adhered to, providing solutions where deviations occur.
Report on actual costs vs estimates, highlight variances, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure project teams understand contractual arrangements to meet client and partner requirements.
Oversee subcontract management, ensuring compliance with scope, payments, compensation events, and programme submissions.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics, or equivalent recognised by SCSI/RICS.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably on large-scale or mission-critical projects.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts (RIAI, FIDIC, JCT, NEC, etc.).
Commercially astute, with understanding of market trends and competitor activity.
Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to critically evaluate documentation.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and PQS relationships.
Package
Competitive salary
Pension and life assurance
Healthcare benefits
Car allowance
Career Path Structured career progression for high-performing Senior Quantity Surveyors: progression from Senior QS → Commercial Manager → Commercial Director.
Confidential Enquiry For more information about this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity or other commercial roles, contact us confidentially on +353 1 687 7188 or apply in confidence at recruitment@oradeo.com