The Networks & Civil, Environmental Engineering Department (NCEE) within Engineering and Major Projects provides a range of planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance, and management services required for electricity industry infrastructure projects in Ireland.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Cost Specialist role will encompass all aspects of quantity surveying including cost, contract and commercial risk management for our full range of civil engineering projects related to Networks infrastructure development in ESB. The role will encompass close liaison with other design professionals, our partners across ESB and contractors. Increasing visibility of the Quantity Surveying function across ESB, while maintaining standards, developing staff and enhancing stakeholder management are key requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Provide knowledge and expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on commercial matters and risk identification on projects delivered by both traditional re-measurable contracts and other contracting models such as D&B and EPC.
Provide strong leadership skills in the development of commercial management capability, through integration of commercial lessons learned, mentoring of junior staff and enhanced collaboration.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement on commercial contract issues and cost management through developing/updating procedures and knowledge transfer to colleagues.
Deliver full range of commercial management services for the project lifecycle, to our Networks business on projects of strategic importance.
Be accountable for the delivery of the commercial tender enquiry documentation including use of ARM 5 for BOQ preparation, and subsequent commercial assessment and critical evaluation of tenders, including collaborating with the various procurement functions across ESB, for large scale projects.
Be accountable for cost monitoring of the civil works and/or other elements on projects/contracts throughout the project lifecycle and advise on the cost accrual v Capex Approval.
Provide strong negotiating skills, to facilitate determination of complex commercial matters or disputes, for contract awards, claim assessments and final account agreements, which deliver value for our Stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of seven years post-graduate experience.
Strong knowledge of the administration of the main conditions of contract including the FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
Detailed knowledge in Cost estimating, Tendering, Post Tender evaluation and assessment, and Pre-contract negotiation.
Detailed knowledge in Cost Control reporting and management.
A flexible approach to work, especially where necessary to deliver excellent Stakeholder Management service.
Self-motivation and ability to project-manage own work and coordinate with those working alongside.
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies to develop junior staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Full drivers’ licence valid for use in Republic of Ireland and have own car

Desirable

Experience in the use of Cubit software would be advantageous.
Experience in Civil Engineering / Utility project contracts in excess of €10m in contract value would be advantageous.
Chartered status in a recognised professional institution.
Recent Experience in managing a Commercial team.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent work experience.

Location

This role is based in EMP Dublin or Cork office but travel to project locations as required, is a key requirement of the role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change as we learn about hybrid working. Site visits is also a feature of this role which will require a certain amount of travel within Ireland.

Reporting To

Pre-CA and Construction Manager in Networks Civil & Environmental Engineering

Why Work with Us?

Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€71,000 - €84,000 Per Annum

Closing Date

1st May 2026

Notes:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the <<<< Republic of Ireland / UK >>>> prior to commencement of employment.

QS Cost Specialist

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