Quantity Surveyor

About the role

ORS is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for commercial support across projects in multiple sectors. In this position, you will work alongside ORS Project Managers, clients, and outside consultants to help deliver projects successfully. The role offers an opportunity to move into a wider consultancy-focused position within a multidisciplinary setting, with trust, guidance, and collaboration available from the start.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimates, and the development of budgets.
• Prepare tender packs and review submitted tenders.
• Support procurement activity and the appointment of subcontractors.
• Produce valuations, cost reports, and forward-looking financial forecasts.
• Review, negotiate, and settle variations and final accounts.
• Assist with contract administration and broader commercial risk control.
• Work closely with ORS Project Managers and client-side teams.

Essential requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or an equivalent qualification.
• Between 2 and 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in quantity surveying.
• Background in either consultancy or contractor settings.
• Solid understanding of commercial matters and contract principles.
• Working knowledge of Buildsoft/Cubit, Microsoft Excel, and cost reporting documents.
• Experience measuring complete Bills of Quantities in line with the current Agreed Rules of Measurement.
• Strong communication and organisational ability.
• Irish project experience.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive pay.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Pension plan with employer matching contributions.
• Remote-first hybrid arrangement, allowing you to use home as your base and work from any office location when needed.
• Ability to work from abroad.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to more than 60 health disciplines via the Kara Connect platform.
• Continuous professional development programme with funding support.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and fertility leave.
• Additional annual leave for your birthday and company leave days.
• Death in service cover.
• Tax-saver options for travel and bike-to-work schemes.
• Culture, social, wellness, and CPD committees.
• Talent development programmes.
• Access to career coaching with Gerry Duffy.

About ORS

ORS is a multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of experience delivering technical excellence across the built environment. The company focuses on practical, commercially driven solutions and aims to improve outcomes for its team, clients, partners, and communities every day. ORS has also received multiple awards recognising its workplace culture, people development, and hybrid working approach.

Additional information

ORS promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to create an environment that respects and supports the strengths and experiences of all employees.

Awards and recognition

• Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025.
• Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025.
• Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 and 2025.
• Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024.
• Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024.
• Great Place to Work certified continuously since 2017.
• Top 3 Company in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025.
• Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 and 2026 by Great Place to Work.
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217.
• Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards.
• Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025.