Senior Quantity Surveyor

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established specialist contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Gorey, Co. Wexford. In this full-time position, you will manage commercial activities throughout various construction projects, ensuring cost control and risk management. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme and long-term benefits

Career development opportunities

Laptop, phone, and tools provided

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a QS role within construction.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract (RIAI, JCT, NEC, etc.).
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual activities across multiple construction packages.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
• Administer contracts and manage subcontractor packages.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Gorey, Co. Wexford

An established specialist contractor with operations across the UK and Ireland is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team in Wexford. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a long-term career path within a dynamic and engineering-led business.

Role Overview

You’ll oversee commercial and contractual activities across multiple construction packages, supporting financial delivery from pre-contract to final account. Working closely with the site and project teams, you’ll ensure cost control, risk management, and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting

• Administer contracts and manage subcontractor packages

• Lead on valuations, variations, and final accounts

• Support procurement and supplier negotiations

• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and measurements

• Guide and support junior team members

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience in a QS role within construction

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

• Knowledge of standard forms of contract (RIAI, JCT, NEC, etc.)

• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills

• Confident communicator and team player

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Pension scheme and long-term benefits

• Career development in a growing company

• Laptop, phone, and tools provided

• Supportive team environment