Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor - Waterford City & County Council
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026
About the Role
Waterford City & County Council is seeking to fill a post of Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor. This post is for a full-time position with initial assignment to the Housing Department, based in Waterford City. The Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor (Housing) is a key member of the Council’s multi-disciplinary housing delivery team. The successful candidate will lead the financial management, procurement, contract administration and project management of a diverse works portfolio. This includes new-build social housing construction and the retrofitting of existing housing stock. Reporting to the Senior Architect, the role demands high-level technical expertise to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with public procurement and national housing guidelines.
A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.
Main Duties of the Job
- Establish comprehensive budget estimates, cost plans, and life-cycle costing assessments for housing developments and construction projects from initial inception to completion.
- Manage strict cost-control systems to monitor project expenditures, manage contingencies, prevent budget overruns, and report/advise on final accounts.
- Commercially lead projects by evaluating construction valuations, processing interim payment applications, assessing Claims of Entitlement and Quantum, estimating Change Orders, and negotiating final accounts with the supply chain/contractors.
A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Local authorities are committed equal opportunities employers.
Details
Location: Waterford, Ireland
Sector: public sector
Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €83,496–€100,706 per year.
Closing date: 29 Oct 2026
Contract type: Full-time
Hours of attendance: not less than 35 hours gross per week.
Annual leave allowance: 30 days.
How to Apply
Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs. A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of the Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor role?
- The main duties include establishing budget estimates, managing cost-control systems, and commercially leading projects by evaluating construction valuations and negotiating final accounts.
- What is the location of the role?
- The role is based in Waterford City, Waterford.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- The indicative HSE pay scale for this grade is €83,496–€100,706 per year.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- The hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.
- How do I apply for this role?
- Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs. You must submit your application through their platform, ensuring to include all relevant information regarding the requirements of the post.