Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor - Sligo

Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 52 minutes ago
Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Sligo (projects across Connacht & the Midlands)
€65,000 + Pension & Bonus
Career Progression | Leading Contractor | High-Profile Projects


About the Company:

We’re hiring on behalf of a highly respected and award-winning main contractor with offices in Galway and a strong footprint across Connacht and the Midlands. With decades of success in both civil engineering and general building works, this contractor delivers complex, high-value projects – from infrastructure and utilities to roads, public realm schemes, and groundworks packages.

Due to continued growth, they now have an exciting opening for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.


The Role:

As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take a hands-on role across major projects from initial stages through to final account. Working closely with senior management and site teams, you’ll ensure commercial success while honing your skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage contract administration, re-measurements, variations, and valuations

  • Negotiate and agree interim payments with clients and subcontractors

  • Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts

  • Support tendering and procurement processes

  • Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships


About You:

We’re seeking a proactive and commercially focused professional with a background in civil engineering and groundworks.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

  • Minimum 4 years’ QS experience within civils and groundworks

  • Strong understanding of contract administration and project lifecycles

  • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project

  • Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • EU citizenship / full eligibility to work in Ireland


What’s on Offer?
  • Salary: €65,000 DOE

  • Bonus & Pension

  • Career Progression: Clear path for growth with a contractor that promotes from within

  • Supportive Culture: Strong staff retention and collaborative working environment


Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you’ll be trusted with responsibility, supported by an expert team, and given real scope to progress. If you’re looking for a position with stability, career growth, and the chance to work on meaningful infrastructure projects, this is the role for you.


Apply Now:

Send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com or click Apply Now.
For a confidential chat, call Philip directly on 015314345 or 00353 86 8295891.

About Breagh Recruitment:

At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in connecting construction and engineering professionals with leading contractors across Ireland and the UK. From Quantity Surveyors and Engineers to Project Managers and Health & Safety Officers, we’re committed to helping you find the right fit and the right future.

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