Quantity Surveyor - Leading Tier 1 Contractor - Major Civils Project in Cork
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 14 minutes ago
Quantity Surveyor – Major Civil Infrastructure Project Cork
Award winning Global Construction Leader
€70,000(DOE) Pension Healthcare Benefits
The Company
Our client is one of Ireland’s largest and most respected construction and civil engineering contractors, delivering landmark infrastructure and building projects that have a lasting impact on communities nationwide.
With a strong focus on sustainability, social value, and long-term delivery, this organisation is known for successfully delivering some of the country’s most complex and high-profile projects across roads, utilities, housing, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
They are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major road and infrastructure scheme in Cork, forming part of a nationally significant transport project.
The Role – Quantity Surveyor
As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial and financial management of this large-scale civil engineering project. Working closely with the Construction Manager and wider project team, you will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and strong commercial performance from early works through to final account.
This role offers excellent exposure to complex civils delivery within a structured, best-in-class contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
What’s on Offer Salary: €70,000 (DOE)
Package Includes:
Why Apply?
This is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier civil engineering contractor delivering one of the most important infrastructure projects in the region.
You’ll gain invaluable experience on a complex, high-value scheme while benefiting from structured systems, strong commercial leadership, and clear progression pathways within a business that invests heavily in its people.
How to Apply Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
Or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are trusted specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and the UK.
We work with Ireland’s leading contractors to connect professionals with roles offering long-term stability, progression, and exposure to major projects.
We recruit across:
Quantity Surveying | Project Management | Site Management | Civil Engineering | Commercial & Contracts | HSEQ
INDCO
Award winning Global Construction Leader
€70,000(DOE) Pension Healthcare Benefits
The Company
Our client is one of Ireland’s largest and most respected construction and civil engineering contractors, delivering landmark infrastructure and building projects that have a lasting impact on communities nationwide.
With a strong focus on sustainability, social value, and long-term delivery, this organisation is known for successfully delivering some of the country’s most complex and high-profile projects across roads, utilities, housing, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
They are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major road and infrastructure scheme in Cork, forming part of a nationally significant transport project.
The Role – Quantity Surveyor
As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial and financial management of this large-scale civil engineering project. Working closely with the Construction Manager and wider project team, you will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and strong commercial performance from early works through to final account.
This role offers excellent exposure to complex civils delivery within a structured, best-in-class contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit applications for payment, ensuring full contractual entitlement
- Monitor and secure payments in line with contract conditions
- Assist with tendering, estimates, and procurement support
- Prepare, submit, and negotiate final accounts
- Produce weekly cost/value reports and delivery schedules
- Compile monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and forecasts
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and forward work schedules
- Procure, negotiate, and place subcontract packages
- Commercial management of subcontractors through to final account
- Prepare contractual notices, correspondence, variations, and claims
- Provide commercial support to site, estimating, and procurement teams
- Liaise closely with the client on all commercial matters
About You
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
- 3 years’ experience in a QS role on construction or civil engineering projects
- Experience working on large-scale, high-headcount sites
- Strong understanding of civil engineering contracts and site delivery
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Commercially aware with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
What’s on Offer Salary: €70,000 (DOE)
Package Includes:
- Employer pension contribution (up to 8%)
- Private healthcare
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Additional wellbeing days
- Structured learning & development programme
- Long-term career progression with one of Ireland’s largest contractors
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Company vehicle (role dependent)
Why Apply?
This is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier civil engineering contractor delivering one of the most important infrastructure projects in the region.
You’ll gain invaluable experience on a complex, high-value scheme while benefiting from structured systems, strong commercial leadership, and clear progression pathways within a business that invests heavily in its people.
How to Apply Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
Or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are trusted specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and the UK.
We work with Ireland’s leading contractors to connect professionals with roles offering long-term stability, progression, and exposure to major projects.
We recruit across:
Quantity Surveying | Project Management | Site Management | Civil Engineering | Commercial & Contracts | HSEQ
INDCO
