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Construction - Quantity Surveyor Senior Position

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    Glanua
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    Ref: #JOB-2426967
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    Co. Galway,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 06 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 03 Feb 2026

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As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the senior commercial team to protect the best interests of the company at project and programme level. You will be involved in overseeing the commercial activity on specific projects and programmes. Reporting into the Commercial Manager you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the monthly cycle of account application, cost reconciliation and earned value reporting as well as assessing risk and opportunity and monitoring supply chain on an ongoing basis.

In this client-facing role you will uphold our core values and inspire a culture of trust and collaboration with our clients and respective delivery teams. You will work closely with the delivery team to support them in the most beneficial way possible and contribute to overall business strategy.



Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor are outlined as follows:

Work as part of a team in the commercial oversight of multiple programmes and projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
Respect, adhere and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.
Work closely with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
Ensure our values of integrity, collaboration, courage, agility and accountability are upheld in day-to-day operations and interactions with our clients.
Development and implementation of project-specific commercial/contract strategies.
Assist in the cost build-up and forecasting for projects.
Support the delivery team in the appointment of key packages including final negotiations and supplier/sub-contract agreements.
Compile monthly payment applications and submit to the Client as per Contract Requirements. Ensure healthy cash position on contracts is maintained.
Provide cost backup and cost reconciliation as required for the payment process.
Monitor and challenge change control with the Project delivery teams.
Assess monthly payment claims from sub-contractors and process payment certificates. Agree on a final account and associated payment certificate at the end of their scope.
Conduct monthly earned value reporting and ensure an accurate view is taken on cost accruals, working progress, cashflow position and costs to completion.
Develop, negotiate and manage all commercial agreements/contracts to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities.
Support project delivery teams in the commercial management of contractual issues arising during the delivery of contracts.
Be aware of any changes in legislation, geopolitical issues, or weather events which may affect the delivery of contracts. Support project delivery teams in ensuring protection and recovery, if required, because of these events.
Analyse and report on complex situations and potential opportunities/risks of variations to cost or programme.
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Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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