Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils and Groundworks - Laois
Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
€80000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 12 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils & Groundworks
Leinster-Based Projects
€80,000+ DOE + Vehicle + Bonus
Long-Established Civil Engineering Contractor
Are you a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in civil engineering and groundworks? This is your opportunity to step into a senior role with commercial leadership responsibilities, where your expertise will directly impact high-value infrastructure projects across Leinster. Enjoy a clear path to Commercial Manager while working with a contractor known for quality, stability, and professional development.
About the Company: This well-established and respected civil engineering contractor specialises in groundworks and infrastructure delivery throughout Leinster. Known for its collaborative site teams, strong project pipeline, and low staff turnover, they offer a secure and dynamic environment where your leadership and commercial skills are fully recognised.
The Role: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the financial and contractual oversight of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects. Reporting to the Commercial Manager/Director, you will lead procurement strategy, mentor junior QS staff, and drive commercial performance from pre-construction through final accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply: To explore this opportunity in confidence, send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
INDCO
Leinster-Based Projects
€80,000+ DOE + Vehicle + Bonus
Long-Established Civil Engineering Contractor
Are you a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in civil engineering and groundworks? This is your opportunity to step into a senior role with commercial leadership responsibilities, where your expertise will directly impact high-value infrastructure projects across Leinster. Enjoy a clear path to Commercial Manager while working with a contractor known for quality, stability, and professional development.
About the Company: This well-established and respected civil engineering contractor specialises in groundworks and infrastructure delivery throughout Leinster. Known for its collaborative site teams, strong project pipeline, and low staff turnover, they offer a secure and dynamic environment where your leadership and commercial skills are fully recognised.
The Role: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the financial and contractual oversight of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects. Reporting to the Commercial Manager/Director, you will lead procurement strategy, mentor junior QS staff, and drive commercial performance from pre-construction through final accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering and groundworks packages.
- Oversee procurement and tender processes for subcontractors and materials.
- Manage and approve interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Conduct robust cost control and cash flow forecasting across all active projects.
- Collaborate closely with site management and project teams to ensure budgets, schedules, and profitability targets are met.
- Prepare and present monthly commercial reports to senior management.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies.
- Mentor and support Junior and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors.
Key Requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field.
- 6+ years’ post-graduate experience in a civil engineering or groundworks environment.
- Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure or groundworks contracts.
- Strong contractual knowledge (e.g., public works, RIAI, FIDIC).
- Excellent negotiation, reporting, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with construction software tools.
- Full driving licence and eligible to work in Ireland.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary from €80,000+, commensurate with experience.
- Executive company vehicle or car allowance.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Private healthcare and pension scheme (after probation).
- Exposure to landmark infrastructure and groundworks projects.
- A stable employer with a strong project pipeline and growth culture.
- Ongoing CPD and real career progression to Commercial Manager level.
How to Apply: To explore this opportunity in confidence, send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
INDCO
