Senior Quantity Surveyor - Finland
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About the Role
About Our Client
We are partnered with a major Tier 1 contractor with a strong and established presence across Europe, known for delivering large-scale, high-profile building projects in city-centre environments. The organisation has built its reputation on technical excellence, strong governance, and the capability to manage complex developments with demanding commercial, logistical, and stakeholder requirements.
Their EU operations continue to expand across a significant pipeline of major developments, including urban regeneration schemes, high-rise commercial and residential projects, and large Data Centre builds. With robust systems, experienced leadership teams, and a secure forward workload, the business provides an excellent platform for senior commercial talent seeking long-term progression.
As an employer of choice, the company offers strong visibility to senior leadership, sophisticated commercial processes, and the opportunity to influence flagship projects within one of Ireland’s most dynamic construction markets.
What They Are Looking For
The business is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Helsinki, Finland. This senior role sits on major, high-value projects and carries significant responsibility for financial management, contractual governance, and stakeholder engagement.
The appointment has been created to support the continued growth of their project portfolio across the region, ensuring strong commercial leadership and disciplined cost control across multiple complex work packages. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving profitability, mitigating risk, and supporting major project delivery strategies.
This role is ideally suited to a motivated, commercially astute professional with strong main contractor experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility and operate as a senior voice within the commercial function.
Why This Role Is Unique
This is a prime opportunity to take commercial ownership of landmark digital infrastructure projects exceeding €500M, offering exceptional visibility across project leadership and executive teams. The role provides a clear pathway towards Commercial Manager positions and allows you to influence major development outcomes within one of Europe’s most active construction hubs.
With a secure pipeline of major work and a Tier 1 environment that supports progression, this role positions you for meaningful long-term career development.
Responsibilities
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Oversee full financial and commercial management of major packages or project phases, including budgets, forecasting, and CVRs.
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Administer main contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and commercial procedures.
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Lead subcontract procurement, tender analysis, contract negotiation, interim payment processes, and final accounts.
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Identify, measure, value, and negotiate variations and claims to ensure full commercial entitlement and timely resolution.
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Actively manage commercial and contractual risks across all stages of the project lifecycle.
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Provide mentorship to junior commercial staff and prepare detailed commercial reports for senior leadership review.
Criteria for the Role
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 or major main contracting environment in Ireland or the UK.
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Strong exposure to large-scale, complex building projects, ideally €50M+.
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High-level commercial, financial, and negotiation skills with the ability to drive profitable outcomes.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
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Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
What’s On Offer
A competitive salary up to €100,000, reflective of your seniority and experience.
The opportunity to work on a pipeline of landmark €1B projects
A senior, high-impact role with genuine progression to Commercial Manager level.
A well-resourced, high-performance Tier 1 environment with strong professional support.
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 Patrick McGrath on +353 1270 9454 / +44 7535 290168 or email patrick@gedonexecutive.com