Senior Quantity Surveyor (Procurement)

My client, a leading developer, is seeking a high-calibre Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Procurement team in Dublin.

This is a key role is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to play a strategic role in procurement, supply chain management and commercial activity across a growing portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and champion improvements to existing procurement processes while contributing to the wider procurement team strategy
• Support the rollout and continued development of the digital procurement strategy, helping the team scale to meet the increasing demands of a high-growth organisation
• Complete category plans for key subcontract packages, identifying and managing risks and opportunities within the supply chain
• Cultivate and manage relationships with existing and new strategic supply chain partners to drive innovation, value and improved commercial outcomes
• Drive the standardisation of procurement documentation across the project portfolio
• Lead the design and implementation of improved Bills of Quantities structures, with a particular focus on ease of use for tender analysis while ensuring documentation remains user-friendly for supply chain partners when pricing
• Review subcontract packages to ensure the scope of works captured is consistent with standard details and project requirements
• Complete tender analysis and benchmarking of returned tenders for high-value and strategic subcontractor and supplier packages
• Lead senior-level commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers
• Track and report on wider industry trends and oversee the management of construction cost and inflation trackers
• Champion sustainable procurement practices across the business and wider supply chain
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritise and implement strategic procurement projects
• Work closely with Project Managers, Technical and Cost Management teams to ensure the timely completion of key procurement activities and support successful project delivery

The candidate;

• 7-10+ years' post-graduate experience within a PQS or main contractor environment
• Housebuilding and/or residential construction experience desirable
• Strong commercial and procurement experience
• Experience and technical knowledge of modern methods of construction
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and tendering processes
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
• Strong IT skills, with competency in Cubit, CostX or equivalent, as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present commercial findings
• Willingness to attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Methodical, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Working with a Leading Developer:

• €75k - €85k
• Performance-related bonus (10%)
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Private health insurance
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme and funding
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Bike to Work scheme
• Culture and employee engagement initiatives
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to move into a strategic procurement-focused role within a leading developer.