Job Description

GEDON Executive is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading firm in Dublin, Ireland. This is a high-impact role requiring a proven professional to take the lead commercial role on significant construction projects, ensuring their financial success and contractual integrity.

With a competitive salary of up to €80,000, this position is ideal for an SQS ready to take on substantial responsibility and mentor junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management & Reporting: Oversee and manage all commercial processes for high-value projects. This includes leading the preparation of detailed cost forecasts, budgets, and accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) for review by the Commercial Manager.

• Contract Administration: Expertly administer construction contracts, typically the RIAI or GCCC forms common in the Irish market. Ensure strict compliance with all contractual correspondence, notifications, and obligations.

• Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement, negotiation, and detailed final account settlement of all major subcontracts, ensuring technical and commercial alignment with project specifications and securing best value.

• Change Control & Claims: Proactively identify, measure, value, and negotiate variations and claims with the client/PQS, ensuring full commercial entitlement is secured and providing necessary contractual justification.

• Risk & Opportunity: Implement robust risk management procedures, identifying and mitigating commercial risks while actively exploiting opportunities to maximise project profit margins.

• Mentorship: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to Intermediate and Graduate Quantity Surveyors within the project commercial team.

What You'll Bring

• Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a minimum of 5-7 years' experience working within a Main Contractor, Developer, or Specialist Contractor environment in Ireland or the UK.

• Acumen & Leadership: Exceptional financial management and analytical skills, with a proven track record of controlling costs and driving profitability. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.

• Contractual Knowledge: Expert working knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts used in Ireland, particularly the RIAI or GCCC suites.

• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics. Progress towards, or achievement of, SCSI or MRICS chartership is highly desirable.

What Our Client Offers

• A competitive salary of up to €80,000, commensurate with your experience and leadership capabilities.

• The opportunity to take a lead commercial role on a stable pipeline of exciting, large-scale projects across the Dublin market.

• A key senior position with a strong commitment to internal professional development and clear progression pathways to Commercial Management.

The GEDON Advantage

GEDON Executive is a global search firm specialising in the pre-construction & project controls sector, with a strong network of leading contractors and developers in Dublin. We are committed to connecting talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities that align with their professional aspirations.