Senior Quantity Surveyor

About IPS

IPS is a global leader specializing in innovative consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) services for highly technical facilities, especially in the life sciences sector. Our expertise lies in integrating emerging technologies for efficient project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction by combining design proficiency, client insight, and supplier knowledge.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Cork, Ireland office who will be responsible for managing and forecasting project costs throughout all phases using current industry standards and software applications. This role requires leadership in cost planning, interfacing with various disciplines including engineering, procurement, scheduling, technical, and construction teams to report comprehensively for successful capital project outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage overall project budgets, invoicing, change control, and forecasting across the engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively in a dynamic, team-based project environment.
• Partner with estimating, procurement, and project management teams on scope coordination, defining work packages, developing contracts, and analyzing bids.
• Create and assess project control budgets with input from clients, vendors, contractors, and other partners.
• Coordinate contractor schedules of values (SOVs), verify progress, authorize invoicing and payment.
• Ensure project forecast aligns with current funding and billings through coordination with the accounting department.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all project stages.
• Oversee change control processes, monitor cost trends, validate pricing changes, and handle change orders through proper approval channels.
• Operate the integrated cost reporting system and uphold data integrity and forecast accuracy.
• Generate comprehensive cost reports detailing budgets, changes, commitments, expenditures, anticipated costs, and forecasts.
• Produce clear visualizations, graphics, and communication outputs to support team understanding.
• Ensure synchronization of cost and schedule data by collaborating with scheduling partners.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering with project teams.
• Develop and update projections for cash flow, staffing plans, and contingency utilization.
• Provide detailed financial and cost analyses including earned value and performance reporting.
• At project completion, document historical costing data and lessons learned.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior project and department staff.
• Participate with all departments to advance company systems, procedures, and knowledge-sharing for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline.
• Extensive project delivery experience encompassing estimating and cost control functions.
• Minimum of ten years relevant industry experience.
• Proficient IT skills with an aptitude to adopt sophisticated design and costing software.
• Deep understanding of building and construction technologies, materials, processes, and the applicable legal and business environment.
• Preferred experience includes familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems and cost estimating software tools.

Additional Information

All candidate interviews will be conducted either face-to-face or virtually, requiring video participation. IPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any legally protected status.