[ref. n18852824] Senior Quantity Surveyor
Overview:
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils
📍 North Dublin | Full-Time | Hybrid flexibility🔗 John Sisk & Son Ltd.
Build Your Future with Sisk
We’re hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a key civil engineering project in North Dublin. This is a pivotal role in our infrastructure division where you'll play a central part in shaping project success through strong commercial leadership, collaboration, and strategic input.
At Sisk, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. If you're a commercially astute QS with a background in major civils works and want to be part of something meaningful, read on.
Responsibilities:
Your Role
You’ll take full commercial responsibility for a major infrastructure project, working closely with our Contracts Manager, Project Manager, and wider site team to ensure excellence in delivery, value, and risk management.
What You’ll Do- Own and lead the commercial strategy of the project
- Manage cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare tenders and negotiate contracts with subcontractors
- Lead the preparation and agreement of valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Monitor and report on risk, opportunity, and commercial performance
- Mentor and oversee junior QS staff
- Collaborate closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams
- Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures
Experience:
What You Bring- Proven experience in a Senior QS role on large-scale civils or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of NEC and traditional contracts
- Track record of commercial leadership on contracts over €5M+
- Ability to lead a team and influence commercial outcomes across multiple stakeholders
- Skilled in cost reporting, valuations, claims preparation, and contract negotiation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Ability to balance assertiveness with diplomacy when dealing with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications & Skills- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline
- Chartered or working toward chartership (RICS, SCSI, CIOB, or equivalent)
- Familiar with CVR, BBS (Behavioural Based Safety), dispute resolution, legal frameworks
- Continuous professional development in contract law, negotiation, and industry trends
Additional Information:
Why Join Sisk?- Be part of one of Ireland’s leading construction groups
- Work on high-profile, complex projects with a collaborative and innovative team
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid work flexibility
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now and help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.