Quantity Surveyor

About Colas Ireland and Role Overview

Colas Ireland forms part of the global Colas Group, operating across all facets of transport infrastructure. In Ireland, we operate from 14 sites and specialize in distributing bitumen products, manufacturing emulsions and emulsifiers, and providing expert road maintenance services nationally and regionally. This vacancy is with SAIC Bituminous Products in Dublin, a Colas entity involved since the 1920s in bitumen manufacturing and laying, civil engineering, roofing & cladding, slipform paving, traffic management, and mechanical & electrical services.

The Quantity Surveyor position focuses on offering prompt commercial support to project teams to safeguard margins, oversee cashflow, and contribute to precise forecasting and reporting. The role requires frequent site visits and close cooperation with operational and supply teams across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure completed works on-site and prepare interim valuations and payment submissions.
• Continuously track project expenses, update cost reports, and monitor labor, plant, and material costs against budgets.
• Review subcontractor payment claims, coordinate with the Contracts Team on measurements, and enter purchase orders in the internal costing system.
• Price new tenders and smaller recurring jobs while managing project cashflow to ensure timely payments and accurate cash forecasts.
• Generate backlog file values to support turnover projections and prepare Work in Progress (WIP) data for month-end financial closing.
• Collaborate closely with the Contracts Team to align commercial and operational efforts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Attend site visits and engage with stakeholders to address commercial, technical, and contract-related matters.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in quantity surveying or commercial roles, specifically within highway or infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial insight in cost management and contractor liaison.
• Abilities include measuring work, pricing variations, preparing valuations, managing cashflow, and assisting tender pricing.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to health and safety, quality, and continual improvement.
• Self-driven, accountable, and skilled at prioritizing tasks effectively.

Compensation and Benefits

Colas Group offers a competitive salary ranging from 55,000 to 70,000 annually based on experience, alongside the following benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• Life assurance with death in service cover (triple salary)
• Safety award bonuses
• Sick pay and compassionate leave
• 21 days of annual leave plus public holidays and service days accruing every 5 years (up to a max of 20 years)
• Health and wellbeing support via RediCare
• Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health, legal, financial, career, and caregiving assistance to employees and their families
• Free onsite parking
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
• Payment of professional subscriptions related to role
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity benefits

Corporate Values and Commitment

Our culture is anchored by four fundamental values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. We cultivate respectful, fair, transparent, and inclusive relationships, fully commit to our work to empower meaningful impact, encourage innovative and sustainable solutions, and promote trust and collaboration throughout the company.

Colas Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds to a workplace where every voice is acknowledged and potential developed.