Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor - Dublin City Council
- Salary
- €80,680–€100,692 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 17 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor leads the commercial, cost‑management, and procurement functions across capital projects, ensuring high‑quality, timely, and compliant delivery in line with the Public Works Contracts and the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). The role involves managing in‑house quantity surveying teams, external consultants, and acting as a key commercial advisor to senior management.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
Main Duties of the Job
Project Responsibility – Directs and manages Quantity Surveying Staff and consultant Quantity Surveying firm’s teams across multiple projects.
Setting Performance Targets – Establishes goals, timelines, and performance expectations to ensure timely project delivery.
Staff Management – Motivates teams, fosters strong working relationships, responsible for staff performance and ensures effective internal operations.
Deputising – Acts for the Assistant Chief Quantity Surveyor as directed.
Cost Planning – Produces Estimates [Bills of Quantities, Pricing Schedules, Cost Plans etc.], within commercial reports.
Tender Procedure – Prepares Tender Documents using Cubit, Buildsoft or equivalent estimation software, in line with ARM [and ICMS.
Contract Administration – Manages commercial aspects from project inception to final account, including administering various contract mechanisms such as evaluation of change events and payment claim process.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Requirements
Dublin is a leading European Union capital city distinguished by its cultural vibrancy, economic innovation and global connectivity. As the primary local authority for the city, Dublin City Council exercises a central and statutory role in shaping the physical, social and economic fabric of Dublin.
The Council delivers a comprehensive and continually evolving suite of public services to citizens, businesses, communities and visitors, reflecting its mandate to support a thriving, inclusive and sustainable urban environment.
Details
Location: Dublin
Salary: €80,680–€100,692 per year
Closing date: 17 Sept 2026
Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.
The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor is 30 days.
How to Apply
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor?
- The main duties include directing and managing Quantity Surveying Staff and consultant teams, setting performance targets, staff management, deputising for the Assistant Chief Quantity Surveyor, cost planning, tender procedures, and contract administration.
- What are the requirements for this role?
- The role requires managing in-house quantity surveying teams, external consultants, and acting as a key commercial advisor to senior management.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary is €80,680–€100,692 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 17 Sept 2026.
- How many hours per week will the role require?
- The hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.