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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil Engineering / Infrastructure)
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 77,691 - 107,905 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Laois
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Civil Engineering / Infrastructure)
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €90,000-€125,000+ (DOE)
Benefits: Company car, 5% pension, healthcare, EAP, career progression, professional development
About the role
We are hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial ownership of multiple civils projects across the Midlands. This is a senior strategic role with a defined progression path into Commercial Manager within 6 months for the right person.
You will lead all commercial aspects of project delivery - cost control, contract management, commercial reporting, forecasting, risk - while working closely with the operations team.
Experience in estimating is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial strategy for assigned civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
Take responsibility for the full commercial function on projects (typically €5m+ in value).
Work closely with Project Managers, General Works Managers, and site teams to drive value, manage risk, and protect margin.
Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations/claims, and final accounts.
Produce regular and accurate cost/value reconciliations, forecasts, and commercial performance reports.
Carry out feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis to support decision making.
Monitor budgets and cost plans throughout the full project lifecycle.
Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors, helping to develop their commercial awareness and technical capability.
Ensure contracts are administered in line with company procedures and relevant forms of contract.
Support pre-construction and estimating, including preparing tender submissions and pricing.
Represent the commercial function with clients, consultants, and subcontractors in a professional and commercially focused manner.What we're looking for
Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
Proven commercial leadership on contracts €5m+.
Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost control, claims, and final accounts.
Confident in commercial negotiation and able to influence stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Experience producing CVRs / cost reports and presenting commercial position to senior management.
Ability to balance assertiveness with diplomacy in client and subcontractor interactions.
Experience in estimating/tendering (this is essential for progression to Commercial Manager).
Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and risk awareness.Qualifications (desirable)
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management, or similar.
Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS / SCSI / CIOB or equivalent).
Familiarity with dispute resolution, legal frameworks, contract law, Public Works Contracts/NEC.
Ongoing commitment to professional development.Package / Benefits
Salary: €90,000-€125,000+ (DOE).
Defined pathway to Commercial Manager (c. 6 months for the right candidate).
Company car.
5% pension.
Healthcare.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Career progression and long-term development.
Support for further education / professional advancement.Who this will suit
A strong Senior QS in civils/infrastructure who is already operating at a commercial lead level but isn't getting the title.
Someone who wants to step into the Commercial Manager responsibility, not just measure and report.
Someone comfortable being accountable for the full commercial outcome of multiple live projects.How to apply
Please apply with:
Your CV
A short summary of recent civil engineering/infrastructure projects you've commercially led (including typical project values)
Confirmation of your experience with estimating/tendering
Notice period and salary expectations
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