Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
Our client is a highly regarded and well-established consultancy specialising in public sector projects, with a strong track record in Department of Education and housing developments, they are experiencing sustained growth and are seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team.
Location: CarlowSalary: DOE
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Overview:The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in delivering high-quality cost consultancy services across a portfolio of nationwide public sector projects. You will be responsible for preparing tenders, managing project finances, and ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
This is a hands-on role where you will quickly take ownership of your own set of projects, liaising closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Tender Preparation & Cost Planning: Prepare detailed and accurate tender documents, cost plans, and estimates for public sector projects.Budget Management: Monitor project costs, prepare interim valuations, and manage cash flow to ensure projects remain within budget.
Contract Administration: Manage contractual matters, including payment applications, variations, and final accounts.
Stakeholder Liaison: Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and design teams, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Risk Management: Identify and manage risks to minimise potential impacts on cost and schedule.
Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to relevant regulations, public procurement guidelines, and internal quality standards.
Reporting: Provide regular progress and cost reports to senior management and clients.
Site Visits: Attend project sites nationwide at least once per week to monitor progress and assess works.
Requirements:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a PQS consultancy environment, ideally at Senior QS level.
Strong knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly Department of Education and housing projects.
Proven track record of independently managing multiple projects from inception to completion.
Excellent understanding of construction contracts, including Public Works Contracts.
High attention to detail, strong numeracy skills, and excellent commercial acumen.
Strong IT skills, including MS Office and CostX.
Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide for site visits.
Package & Benefits:
Competitive salaryPension contribution
Long-term career prospects within a secure and growing organisation
Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile public sector projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ieIf you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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