Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Overview

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Employment Type: Full-Time

Drive Commercial Excellence. Shape the Future of Construction.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in residential and commercial developments to join our team in Dublin. This is a high-impact role for a commercially astute professional who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering results. You will work closely with the Contracts Manager, Project Manager, and wider construction team to ensure successful project delivery, while maximising commercial returns and managing risk.

About The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for your project, integrating strategy, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring contractual and financial control from tender to final account. You'll play a key role in shaping project outcomes, protecting commercial interests, and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commercial strategy in collaboration with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of the project, representing the company with confidence and professionalism.
• Prepare tenders, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and manage orders through to final account completion.
• Produce and present accurate forecasts, cost-value reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Manage valuations, certificates, invoicing, and payments in line with project progress.
• Oversee variation management with appropriate documentation and agreement processes.
• Maintain and regularly update projected final accounts, ensuring timely submission and agreement.
• Contribute to value engineering and design development initiatives.
• Ensure robust site records, document control, and compliance with insurance and warranty requirements.
• Monitor and manage project risks and opportunities, updating risk registers and forecasts accordingly.
• Support dispute resolution and adjudication processes where necessary.
  
  

Experience

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in residential and commercial construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage people and situations with sensitivity and commercial insight.
• Experience mentoring and leading others.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A pragmatic and assertive approach to stakeholder engagement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Commercial and legal appreciation
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Behavioural-Based Safety (BBS) awareness
• CPD in legislation and industry trends
• CVR and dispute resolution knowledge
• Strong presentation and communication capabilities
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 26 Days Annual Leave (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Competitive Mileage Rate & Travel Expenses
• Flexible and Remote Working Options
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Professional and Educational Development Support
  
  

Our Culture

At John Sisk & Son, we've been building excellence for generations. As a family-owned international construction company, we offer trust, certainty, and value to our clients—and a meaningful career journey to our people.

We Believe In

• Working with purpose
• Having time for life
• Building a career with no limits
• Surrounding ourselves with great people
  
  

We're committed to attracting diverse talent. If you don't meet every requirement but feel you could make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Your transferable skills and unique perspective matter.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesConstruction

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