Associate Quantity Surveyor (Cork)

Our client, a respected semi-state organisation, is seeking an Associate Director / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Cost Management Team based in Cork. This is a senior in-house role providing cost management expertise across a diverse portfolio of residential and regeneration developments, covering the full development lifecycle from early feasibility through to delivery and asset management. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience at Senior QS or Associate Director level, with a proven track record in residential delivery and full chartership (MSCSI or MRICS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-level feasibility studies and development budgets to support early-stage viability and investment decision-making
• Lead viability and cost modelling analyses across low-mid density housing, high-density mixed-use schemes and adaptive reuse projects
• Take ownership of project development budgets and manage post-contract expenditure through to final account
• Lead and contribute to design team workshops, providing cost, value management, procurement and affordability advice
• Oversee procurement of design teams and construction delivery partners across the project portfolio
• Review and assess external QS reports and cost documents, liaising closely with appointed quantity surveying consultants
• Lead financial claims analyses and appraisals of construction and development soft costs
• Maintain and enhance cost databases covering construction and development costs across the regional portfolio
• Ensure development budgets and gateway budget approval requests are robust and clearly presented for senior decision-making

Requirements:

• Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience at Senior QS or Associate Director level with a contractor, PQS or developer
• Demonstrated experience of residential delivery in a senior QS or AD capacity
• Full chartership — MSCSI or MRICS required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent MS Excel proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior management and external stakeholders

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working (2 Days WFH)
• 37 Hour Work Week
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Pension (12%)
• Bonus (Up to 12%)
• Permanent Role with a Semi-State Organisation

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For more information or to apply directly email jamie.homan@sonastechnical.com or apply directly on Indeed.