Job Description

About Our Client

We are partnered with a well-established local residential developer with a strong delivery track record across Meath, Dublin, and Kildare. The business is recognised for producing high-quality, mid-to-large scale housing developments and maintaining long-standing relationships with local authorities, consultants, and delivery partners.

Operating with a hands-on leadership structure and streamlined commercial systems, the organisation delivers projects from land acquisition through to final handover. With a strong forward pipeline of residential developments, they are continuing to strengthen their in-house commercial capability to support sustained growth across the region.

As a locally focused and financially stable developer, they offer close access to senior decision-makers, real responsibility at project level, and an opportunity to play a meaningful role in residential delivery across Leinster.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, working closely with the Commercial Director across multiple housing developments. This role will suit a commercially aware professional with strong local market knowledge and experience delivering residential projects in Leinster.

The position has been created to support active and upcoming housing schemes and offers a blended role incorporating both Quantity Surveying and Project Management responsibilities. The successful candidate will be involved in cost control, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and programme-related activities, gaining exposure across the full development lifecycle.

This opportunity will suit someone with 2–4 years’ experience who is confident operating in a site-focused environment and is keen to broaden their skillset beyond a traditional QS remit.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This role offers hands-on involvement in residential development with genuine exposure to both commercial and delivery decision-making. With direct access to senior leadership and responsibility across multiple live projects, it provides an excellent platform for progression within a growing local developer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial management of mid-to-large scale residential developments.

• Support cost planning, budget control, and preparation of CVRs.

• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including package comparisons and appointments.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, progress, and costs on site.

• Support valuation processes, payment certification, and change control.

• Assist with programme coordination and elements of project management activity.

• Liaise closely with site teams, consultants, and local stakeholders.

Criteria for the Role

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying or Project Management role within residential construction.

• Strong local experience across Meath, Dublin, and/or Kildare is essential.

• Exposure to housing developments, ideally mid-to-large scale schemes.

• Commercially aware with strong organisational and communication skills.

• Comfortable operating across both site and office environments.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary in the €45,000–€55,000 range, aligned to experience.
Fuel card provided.
Hands-on exposure to multiple residential developments across Leinster.
Direct mentorship and daily interaction with the Commercial Director.
A broad role incorporating both QS and PM responsibilities, supporting long-term career development.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Finn Davey on +353 1 270 9457 or email finn@gedonexecutive.com.