Quantity Surveyor

About Our Client

We are partnered with a specialist developer operating at the forefront of the rapidly expanding renewables and sustainable infrastructure market. With a strong presence in Central Dublin, the organisation delivers technically advanced energy projects and supports clients as they transition to low-carbon solutions across Ireland and the UK.

Their work spans high-growth areas such as solar, wind, battery storage, and associated grid connection infrastructure. Renowned for technical capability, commercial discipline, and future-focused innovation, the business is strengthening its commercial team to support a significant pipeline of complex and strategically important energy projects.

As a progressive and agile organisation, they offer commercial professionals meaningful responsibility, exposure to emerging technologies, and clear opportunities for career advancement within a high-demand sector.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking an ambitious Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its Dublin-based team. Sitting within a growing commercial function and reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will take ownership of commercial packages across a range of renewable energy and technical infrastructure projects.

This role exists to support continued expansion in the renewables sector and the increasing complexity of commercial requirements associated with specialist equipment, installation works, and international supply chains. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in cost management, procurement, contract administration, and change control, while developing deep sector knowledge aligned to long-term industry growth.

A proactive, analytical QS with strong commercial instincts and a genuine interest in sustainable technologies will excel in this forward-thinking environment.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This position offers a rare opportunity to build specialist expertise in a booming sector, working on projects that contribute directly to Ireland’s renewable energy transition. The role provides significant responsibility at Intermediate level, a clear development trajectory toward Commercial Manager in 3-5 years, and exposure to both technical innovation and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of assigned packages within renewables and energy projects, including cost control, forecasting, and CVRs.

• Develop sector expertise across specialist areas such as solar, wind, and battery storage installations.

• Administer subcontracts and support main contract requirements, often involving NEC or FIDIC forms common in the energy sector.

• Lead procurement for subcontractor and specialist equipment packages; prepare tender documentation and conduct tender analysis and negotiations.

• Measure, value, and negotiate variations and change orders to secure commercial entitlement.

• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks unique to technical and energy-focused environments.

Criteria for the Role

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Junior/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor within a contractor or consultancy environment.

• Strong interest in or exposure to renewables, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.

• Strong analytical capability with meticulous cost management and negotiation skills.

• Working knowledge of standard construction contracts; NEC or FIDIC experience is an advantage.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary in the €50,000–€70,000 range, aligned to experience and capability.
The opportunity to specialise in the high-growth, future-focused renewables sector in Central Dublin.
A clear pathway toward Commercial Manager level within an innovative, niche contractor.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Finn Davey on +353 1 270 9457 or email finn@gedonexecutive.com.