Quantity Surveyor
About the Role
At ORS, we deliver practical, commercially focused solutions that help our clients achieve successful project outcomes. We empower our people with responsibility from day one, while providing the support, expertise, and collaborative environment needed to succeed.
The Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of projects across a range of sectors, working closely with ORS Project Managers, clients, and external consultants.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a broader consultancy-style role within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cost planning, estimating, and budget development
Preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of returns
Procurement support and subcontractor appointment
Preparation of valuations, cost reports, and financial forecasts
Assessment and agreement of variations and final accounts
Contract administration support and commercial risk management
Close collaboration with ORS Project Managers and client teams
Essential Requirements
Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics (or equivalent)
Demonstrated relevant post-graduate QS experience
Experience in consultancy or contractor environments
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Proficiency in Buildsoft/Cubit, Microsoft Excel and Cost Reporting Documents
Experience with measurement of full Bills of Quantities in accordance with the current Agreed Rules of Measurement
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Irish project experience
What We Can Offer You
Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.
We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:
Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme with matching contributions
Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
Work from abroad
Flexible working hours
Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
Company and birthday annual leave days
Death in Service benefit
Tax saver - travel and bike to work
Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
Talent Development Programmes
Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy
About ORS
ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.
Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.
Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017
Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025
Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 & 2026 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
ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.