Job Description

GEDON Executive is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor specializing in high-quality commercial fit-out projects across Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to take a pivotal commercial role, managing the financial success of prestigious projects.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be instrumental in ensuring meticulous cost control, contractual precision, and profitable delivery. You will take lead responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, contributing directly to the company's growth and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Take lead responsibility for all quantity surveying aspects of commercial fit-out projects.

• Cost Management: Prepare comprehensive cost plans, budgets, and forecasts. Implement robust cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget.

• Contract Administration: Administer complex contracts, including procurement, tendering, and the diligent valuation and negotiation of variations and claims.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Reporting: Prepare accurate and insightful commercial reports, cost value reconciliations, and financial statements for internal and client stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise effectively with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and project managers.

• Mentorship: Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team, contributing to their professional development.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive Experience: Proven experience (typically 7+ years) as a Quantity Surveyor within the Irish construction market.

• Sector Expertise: A strong background in commercial fit-out projects is essential.

• Commercial Acumen: Exceptional commercial awareness, strong analytical and numerical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.

• Contractual Proficiency: Expert knowledge of relevant standard forms of contract and procurement strategies in the Irish market.

• Communication: Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics. Professional accreditation (e.g., SCSI, RICS) is highly desirable.

What Our Client Offers

• A highly competitive salary.

• The opportunity to lead significant projects that are shaping Ireland's commercial landscape.

• A challenging, dynamic, and supportive work environment within a market-leading contractor.

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a well-structured organisation.

• The chance to be based in the vibrant city of Dublin.

The GEDON Advantage

GEDON Executive is a global search firm specializing in the preconstruction & project controls sector, with an unparalleled understanding of the Irish construction market. We have a robust network of key decision-makers within leading contractors and are committed to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities.