
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Department:Finance
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Galway
Location:Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:€90,000 - €100,000
Skills:
QUANTITY SURVEYINGCOST CONTROLCOMMERCIAL REPORTINGCONTRACT ADMINISTRATIONPWCRIAISUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENTPROCUREMENTEXCELCUBITPROCOREASTANEGOTIATIONLEADERSHIPIRISH CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
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Job Description
Posted on: February 25, 2026
Senior Quantity Surveyor required to join a leading Main Build Contractor. This Quantity Surveyor will lead the delivery of residential and commercial projects across the West of Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Irish contractor delivering high quality local projects. If you are looking for a Senior QS role with excellent career development, this could be the right role for you.
Role:
- Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects
- Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors.
- Prepare and manage contract documentation (PWC, RIAI), subcontractor packages, and payment certs
- Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.
- Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.
- Conduct site valuations and ensure commercial compliance with ISO and IMS standards.
- Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.
- Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.
- Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors
Requirements:
- Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.
- Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration (PWC, RIAI), and cost control.
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor account management and procurement processes.
- In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Salary:
- Salary €90k - €100k neg DOE
- Local Projects with work based primarily in the West of Ireland, reducing travel time.
- Career Development – Funded CPD, training programmes, and clear career progression paths.
- Attractive Benefits – Cash health plans, pension contributions, and wellness initiatives.
- Inclusive Culture – Friendly, supportive team with a strong community focus and CSR involvement.
- Project Variety – Work on residential developments, commercial builds, and innovative new projects.
Originally posted on LinkedIn
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