Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - North Dublin

Job title: Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Major Data Centre

Location: North Dublin, Co Dublin

Company: Irish Teir 1 Main Contractor

Package: €60,000 - €65,000 + vehicle, fuel, pension


The Company

This established Irish main contractor has a strong track record delivering large scale construction projects across Dublin and the wider Irish market.

The business has a structured commercial team and takes a hands on approach to cost management, procurement and contract administration. With a strong project pipeline and a clear focus on developing its people, the company provides Quantity Surveyors with the opportunity to build towards Senior Surveyor level.


The Role: Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of construction projects from mobilisation through to final account settlement.

Working closely with the Project Director, commercial team, subcontractors, clients and wider project team, you will manage project costs and value while supporting the successful delivery of the project.

The role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with 3+ years' experience who is looking to take the next step in their career towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.


Must Have Requirements

• Must have a Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying or above
• 3+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within construction
• Proven experience dealing with subcontractors and clients
• Good understanding of current construction contracts and forms of agreement
• Strong written, verbal and numerical communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with a main contractor in Ireland
• Experience managing subcontractor valuations and final accounts
• Knowledge of CostX, Bluebeam or Cubit
• Experience with monthly cost reporting and cost value reconciliation
• SCSI or RICS pathway experience beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the procurement of specialist subcontractor trades and make appointment recommendations to the Project Director
• Assist with the preparation and drafting of subcontract agreements
• Receive, assess and agree subcontractor interim valuations and final accounts
• Review developing design information and advise the project team of cost implications
• Identify and advise on value engineering opportunities
• Prepare monthly valuations for submission to the Employer's Representative
• Agree monthly valuations and maintain accurate commercial records
• Participate in monthly internal cost reporting, including cost value reconciliations, turnover reports, preliminaries cost reports and project outcome projections
• Assist with the preparation and settlement of the project final account
• Provide proactive contractual and commercial advice to the Project Director
• Monitor project costs and value throughout the construction programme
• Maintain strong working relationships with the wider project team, client and supply chain
• Support and develop trainee and graduate Quantity Surveyors

About You

You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with at least three years' construction experience and a Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying or above.

You will have a good understanding of cost and value management, subcontractor procurement, valuations, final accounts and construction contracts. Experience working with a main contractor and managing commercial relationships with subcontractors and clients will be advantageous.

You will be commercially aware, organised and comfortable working with financial information and reporting. Strong communication and problem solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.

This role will particularly suit a career driven Quantity Surveyor who is looking to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.


What’s on Offer

Salary: €60,000 - €65,000 + vehicle, fuel, pension


Benefits:

• Competitive salary and package
• Structured career development programme
• Training aligned with SCSI and RICS requirements
• Support towards progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Exposure to large scale construction projects
• Professional development and CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to support and mentor junior commercial staff
• Long term career progression within an established Irish main contractor

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team in Dublin and take the next step towards Senior Surveyor level.

You will receive structured training and development tailored to your experience, with exposure across procurement, cost management, subcontract administration, valuations, contract management and final accounts.

The company places genuine emphasis on developing its Quantity Surveyors, making this a good opportunity for someone who is ambitious, commercially minded and looking to build a long term career within the Irish construction industry.


How to Apply

Call Eoghan on 00447881229823 or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in Quantity Surveying, commercial and construction recruitment across the Irish market.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level, we can advise on current and upcoming commercial construction roles across Dublin and the wider Irish market.


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