Job title: Project Quantity Surveyor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job published: 15-10-2026
Job ID: 67158

Job Description

Project Quantity Surveyor – Douglas, Cork

Sector: Education | Main Contractor

Ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Irish Main Contractor on an education project in Douglas, Cork.

This is an opportunity to join an award-winning contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, landmark construction projects and securing repeat business through long-standing client relationships.

You'll play a key role in the commercial management of the project, working closely with the project team and subcontractors, while benefiting from excellent career progression opportunities.

What’s on offer?

  • Competitive salary and attractive employment terms

  • Bonus

  • Excellent career progression and professional development

  • Opportunity to join a leading Irish Main Contractor

  • Work on a significant education project

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage project costs, budgets and cash flow forecasts.

  • Prepare Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and monthly valuations.

  • Assess subcontractor payment applications, valuations and payments.

  • Prepare tender enquiry packages and coordinate with the Contracts and Project Management teams.

  • Lead pre-contract meetings with subcontractors and issue contract documentation.

  • Review and remeasure trade packages to identify and resolve quantity discrepancies.

  • Monitor planned versus actual project progress and report on commercial performance.

  • Coordinate with Estimating, Purchasing, Plant and Project teams to ensure effective commercial management.

  • Manage subcontractor payment schedules and maintain accurate commercial records.

What we’re looking for

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.

  • Ideally, 3+ years’ post-graduate experience in a Quantity Surveying role.

  • Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.

  • Good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to work effectively within a project team and manage competing deadlines.

Interested in finding out more?

If you're a Project Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a respected main contractor, we'd welcome your application.

 

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