BID - IRL - Quantity Surveyor - Dublin

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and contract management of a major national infrastructure program focused on enhancing railway systems and operations. This multi-year project requires rigorous cost control, contract management, and financial oversight to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost forecasting, contract administration, financial re-porting, and risk management, on a NEC4 contract. Working as part of a multidisciplinary commercial team, this role will involve close collaboration with project managers, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and value for money.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure initiative, playing a crucial role in ensuring cost efficiency, financial governance, and commercial success.

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. 

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial responsibility for a section of a project supporting the Commercial Manager.
• Form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for project delivery and client ser-vice.
• Ensure interim applications for payment and certifications are issued and agreed.
• Management, administration and settlement of subcontractors' accounts, including accountability for those delegated to your team.
• Support with the preparation of claims.
• Integral member of the commercial team
• Liaising closely with client's representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships.
• Supporting with contractual implications of intended courses of action.
• Seeking out and managing commercial risks within the project or projects.
• Supporting with the preparation of monthly contract review reports, communicate key risk, opportunity and change with transparency, in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the contractual chain between head contract and supply chain is established and maintained for the area of works
• Preparation of monthly management accounts information.
• Supporting the development of contractual and commercial input into Project Plans.
• Identify change and manage the change control process and agreement in a timely manner
• Adopt appropriate measures for management of risk.
• Communicating clearly & confidently to a professional standard
• Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise and which could affect the business/project.
• Provide commercial support to work winning.
• Oversee all financial aspects of NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with contract-specific financial provisions, including Payment Applications, Payment Certificates, and Compensation Events
• Maintain accurate records of project expenditures, claims, and financial documentation to en-sure full auditability
• Work closely with the Contract Manager and other stakeholders to monitor and report on the fi-nancial health of the project
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial workflows, ensuring all accounting practices are efficient and align with NEC4 processes