Job Description

About Our Client

We are partnered with a rapidly growing yet sustainably structured civil infrastructure specialist delivering essential projects across Ireland. With a strong presence throughout the South and Midlands, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence across energy, utilities, and water infrastructure markets.

Their portfolio includes substation and grid route packages for renewable energy developments, alongside civil works associated with wastewater treatment plant upgrades. Project values typically range from €500k to €5m, with secured and upcoming tenders reaching €10m. The organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with disciplined governance, ensuring long-term stability and strong employee engagement.

As an employer, they place significant emphasis on staff wellbeing, development, and progression—offering meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and support within a collaborative leadership structure.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking a Senior Civil Quantity Surveyor based in Tipperary to support and lead commercial delivery across multiple infrastructure projects throughout Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly, and Kilkenny. Reporting directly to senior commercial leadership, this role offers the opportunity to step into a Senior QS position with a clear pathway toward managing multiple key projects across the region.

This position will suit an ambitious project-level QS with strong experience in civil, energy, and/or water infrastructure projects in Ireland who is ready to elevate into a senior leadership capacity. The role will combine tendering, live project commercial management, site measurement, and subcontractor oversight, ensuring commercial discipline across a growing regional portfolio.

The successful candidate will balance office-based commercial planning with structured site presence—typically 1–2 days in the office, 2 days on the largest live project, and monthly oversight visits to smaller regional sites.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is a strategic opportunity to step into a Senior QS role within a high-growth infrastructure specialist, gaining exposure to renewable energy grid works and critical water infrastructure projects. With tenders increasing in value and complexity, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping commercial outcomes and supporting regional expansion across the South of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of civil infrastructure projects from tender through to final account.

• Prepare and manage detailed cost plans, CVRs, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.

• Carry out site measurement of civil works to support valuations and cost control.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, appointment, and payment processes.

• Support and contribute to tender preparation for projects valued up to €10m.

• Oversee materials procurement and cost tracking across multiple live projects.

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to ensure commercial alignment.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks across energy and water infrastructure environments.

Criteria for the Role

• 3+ years of experience as an Intermediate or Project QS within civil, energy, or water infrastructure projects in Ireland.

• Strong understanding of civil works associated with renewable energy grid packages and/or wastewater treatment projects.

• Ambition to step into a Senior QS role with multi-project oversight.

• Proven capability in tendering, site measurement, subcontractor management, and cost reporting.

• Strong commercial awareness with negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A very competitive salary up to c. €80,000 aligned to seniority and infrastructure experience.
Company vehicle, travel allowance, fuel card, and pension.
Exposure to renewable energy and water infrastructure projects across the South of Ireland.
Structured progression toward leading multiple key regional projects.
A supportive, employee-focused culture within a growing but sustainably managed civil contractor.

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