Senior Quantity Surveyor Grade I

The closing date for this vacancy is 28/05/2026, 15:00

The Department of Education and Youth are now recruiting Senior Quantity Surveyors Grade I for its Planning and Building Unit in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

These senior positions offer an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest.

Main Duties of the Job

Senior Quantity Surveyors Grade I will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Department's objectives with regard to the provision of new, and the upgrade of existing, educational accommodation. In addition, they will lead on designated work programmes and advise on matters relating to procurement and cost control of capital investments and budgets, projects and work programmes over their inception, procurement and delivery.

For some insight into what's involved in this rewarding role, please see testimonials from some current Senior Quantity Surveyors Grade I, Eithne and Tony.

Please see Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

Information about the organisation

The mission of the Department of Education and Youth is to ensure that all children and young people have access to a positive learning experience and to facilitate them, through learning to realise their full potential and contribute to Ireland's social, economic and cultural development.

Under Project Ireland 2040, the education sector will receive in excess of €7.55 billion capital investment over the period . This significant investment allows the Department to move forward on ambitious plans and deliver high quality building projects, with a real focus on sustainability, for school communities across Ireland.

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