Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building Contractor​ - Galway

Office/Project Locations: Galway City

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Galway covering projects throughout the Western Region

Pay: €Competitive salary packages based on experience

Experience: 5+years with main contractors 

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Galway Building Construction Contractor working on the delivery of Commercial, Educational, Healthcare and Residential projects throughout the West.

They have a requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a key role in the commercial team contributing to strategic project decisions.

Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects

Prepare and manage contract documentation (PWC, RIAI), subcontractor packages, and payment certs

Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.

Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.

Conduct site valuations and ensure commercial compliance with ISO and IMS standards.

Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.

Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.

Requirements

Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.

Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration (PWC, RIAI), and cost control.

Strong knowledge of subcontractor account management and procurement processes.

In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.

Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.

Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Package

€competitive salary packages based on experience, CPD, Health & Pension Plans

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor interested in roles based in Galway, you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Quantity Surveyors in Ireland.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual. 

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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