Senior Quantity Surveyor-Metrolink

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor-Metrolink to join its expanding Rail and Metro team in Dublin. The role provides commercial leadership and cost management services across all stages of the project lifecycle on significant rail infrastructure programmes in Ireland.

Responsibilities

Deliver quantity surveying and cost management services across major rail and metro infrastructure projects; Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, tender documentation, and procurement reports; Lead cost planning and cost control activities throughout the full project lifecycle; Administer contracts and support procurement strategies in accordance with project requirements; Evaluate tenders, variations, compensation events, claims, and final accounts; Monitor project costs, cash flow, forecasts, and commercial performance against approved budgets; Identify commercial risks and opportunities while supporting value engineering initiatives to optimise project outcomes; Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams; Prepare commercial reports and provide accurate financial forecasting to support informed decision-making; Ensure compliance with AECOM governance, contractual obligations, and industry best practice; Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors, contributing to the continued growth and development of the team

Requirements

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline; Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with SCSI, RICS, or an equivalent professional body; Proven experience delivering quantity surveying and cost management services on rail, metro, or major transportation infrastructure projects; Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract, including NEC and Public Works Contracts, with experience administering contracts on complex infrastructure schemes; Experience in cost estimating, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, change control, claims management, and commercial reporting; The ability to manage project costs, financial forecasting, risk, and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle; Excellent analytical, negotiation, and commercial problem-solving skills; Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working collaboratively with clients, contractors, designers, and multidisciplinary teams; The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced rail infrastructure environment while maintaining a high standard of commercial delivery