Senior Quantity Surveyor

ESB

. Provide expert commercial advice and risk identification to internal and external stakeholders .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandSenior💰 €59,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial management, contract administration, and cost control within the project lifecycle, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and mentoring junior staff.

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Commercial ManagementContract AdministrationCost Control ReportingStakeholder ManagementTender Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingTenderingPost-Tender EvaluationPre-Contract NegotiationContract AwardsClaims ManagementFinal AccountsCost AccrualEPC ContractsD&B Contracts

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ARM 5Cubit Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered StatusLevel 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying

Industry Keywords

FIDIC Conditions of ContractCivil EngineeringUtility Project ContractsProject LifecycleStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert commercial advice and risk identification to internal and external stakeholders
Administer traditional re-measurable, D&B and EPC contracts
Mentor junior staff and enhance collaboration
Develop and update commercial contract and cost-management procedures
Deliver commercial management services throughout the project lifecycle for Networks projects
Prepare commercial tender enquiry documentation and bills of quantities using ARM 5
Assess and critically evaluate tenders with ESB procurement functions
Monitor civil works and other project costs throughout the lifecycle
Advise on cost accrual versus Capex approval
Negotiate complex commercial matters and disputes, contract awards, claims and final accounts
Liaise with design professionals, ESB partners, contractors and stakeholders
Travel to project locations as required within Ireland
Report to the Pre-CA Team Lead in Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years post-graduate experience
Good knowledge of the administration of the main conditions of contract, including FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Detailed knowledge in cost estimating, tendering, post-tender evaluation and assessment, and pre-contract negotiation
Detailed knowledge in cost control reporting and management
Flexible approach to work, especially for excellent stakeholder management service
Self-motivation and ability to project-manage own work and coordinate with colleagues
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies to develop junior staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full driver’s licence valid for use in the Republic of Ireland and own car
Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent work experience
Experience using Cubit software would be advantageous
Experience in Civil Engineering / Utility project contracts exceeding €10m would be advantageous
Chartered status in a recognised professional institution would be advantageous
Recent experience managing a Commercial team would be advantageous
Evidence of right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK required before commencement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Flexible and remote ways of working
Working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration
Application held in reserve for 6 months if suitable