Role: Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 + Company Vehicle + 10% Pension + Performance Bonus
Clear career progression route into senior commercial management
About the Company
Join a premier Tier 1 Main Contractor with an outstanding track record of delivering landmark projects across Ireland. Known for high standards of engineering and commercial excellence, the company offers a highly supportive environment, working as part of a dynamic, large-scale commercial team.
The Role
An ambitious Intermediate Quantity Surveyor is required to join the commercial team in Cork. You will manage financial, contractual, and commercial aspects on a portfolio of flagship projects, spanning large-scale residential developments, state-of-the-art pharma facilities, and major commercial builds.
This position is tailored for a professional eager to step into higher-level responsibilities, with a structured progression pathway into senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial management of major projects from procurement to final accounts.
- Subcontractor management: tendering, procurement, payment certifications, and variation agreements.
- Preparation of monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Contract administration under standard construction contracts (e.g., RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC, NEC).
- Identification and management of commercial risks, opportunities, and contractual claims.
- Collaboration with site management, design, and planning teams to maximize project margin.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of commercial management experience within a main contracting environment.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Proven track record on large-scale commercial, residential, or industrial/pharma projects.
- Strong knowledge of Irish construction standards, contracts, and procurement routes.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and commercial analysis skills.
