This is a career-defining opportunity to take full commercial ownership of fast-paced, high-volume infrastructure frameworks, with the autonomy to shape and build your own commercial function from the ground up.
The ideal candidate will ideally be based in commuting distance from Dublin, but candidates who are based in the UK and happy to work away will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver pre- and post-contract commercial management across infrastructure projects
Take ownership of cost control, including budgets, forecasting, and reporting to ensure project performance
Manage and review variations, ensuring contractual compliance and timely submissions
Lead on subcontract procurement, payments, and supply chain engagement
Support applications for payment, estimating activities, and commercial reporting
Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration
Work closely with the head of commercial and account director to support delivery and future team growth
Contribute to recruiting, mentoring, and developing junior team members
Support pricing negotiations and commercial discussions with the client
Operate in a hands-on capacity across multiple workstreams, particularly in the early stages of the contract
Job Requirements:
Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within infrastructure or civil engineering projects
Strong commercial and financial acumen with excellent cost management capability
Proven experience working with supply chain, subcontract procurement, and payments
Experience in estimating, applications for payment, and production of commercial reports
Ability to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Experience operating in a hands-on role within evolving teams or new contracts
Familiarity with Design and Construction contract forms (e.g., NEC) and working within target cost or similar environments
Degree qualified (RICS or SCSI accredited, or equivalent desirable)
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work on significant rail infrastructure projects
Professional development and career progression
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge within the construction sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team
Salary description
£73375.00 - £86324.00 per year