Senior Quantity Surveyor – Contracts & Commercial Management (Remote Vietnam)
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Remote – Vietnam | Full-Time | International Construction Projects
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) to work with our client, an established construction contractor based in Ireland.
The successful candidate will work remotely from Vietnam, taking a senior role in the commercial management of live construction projects, working directly with the client's Contracts Manager, Project Directors and project teams.
The role will primarily focus on post-award quantity surveying, contract administration, commercial management, cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor management and final accounts.
This is not primarily an estimating or quantity take-off position. We are looking for someone with substantial practical experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, who can review contracts, identify commercial risks, protect contractual entitlements and ensure projects are managed effectively from award through to final account.
Projects include commercial buildings, education, healthcare, maintenance, refurbishment and specialist construction works.
The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, take ownership of assigned commercial responsibilities and communicate directly with the client's management and project teams.
- Review and analyse construction contracts, BOQs, specifications, drawings and related contractual documentation following project award.
- Identify key contractual obligations, commercial risks, payment terms, notice requirements and contractual entitlements.
- Manage contractual documentation and support compliance with contract conditions throughout project delivery.
- Advise project managers and senior management on commercial risks, variations, claims and contractual issues.
- Prepare and maintain contractual correspondence, variation registers, claims documentation and supporting records.
- Identify scope changes, design variations, potential additional costs and opportunities for commercial recovery.
- Support the preparation of extension-of-time claims, loss and expense claims and other contractual submissions.
- Review subcontractor agreements, scopes of work and commercial terms to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Take responsibility for the commercial administration of assigned construction projects from contract award through to final account.
- Review tender BOQs and agreed contract budgets following project award.
- Prepare and submit monthly interim valuations and progress payment applications.
- Identify, measure, price and submit variations, additional works and contractual claims.
- Monitor actual project costs against budgets and identify potential cost overruns.
- Prepare detailed monthly cost reports, including cost-to-complete forecasts, projected margins and commercial risk assessments.
- Track project profitability, financial performance and outstanding commercial matters.
- Prepare, negotiate and support the agreement of final accounts.
- Maintain accurate records of valuations, variations, claims, payments and project financial performance.
- Review and assess subcontractor quotations, pricing proposals and scope of works.
- Prepare subcontractor cost comparisons and commercial recommendations.
- Assess subcontractor progress claims and prepare payment recommendations.
- Monitor subcontractor variations, retention, payments and outstanding commercial matters.
- Review subcontractor accounts and support the negotiation and agreement of final settlements.
- Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and project management teams to resolve commercial issues.
- Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, engineers and site teams to monitor project progress and commercial performance.
- Review construction drawings, project reports, site records and meeting minutes to identify commercial matters requiring action.
- Attend regular online project and commercial meetings with the client's management team.
- Prepare commercial reports, forecasts and project updates for senior management.
- Identify opportunities to improve project margins, reduce costs and strengthen commercial controls.
- Take ownership of assigned QS activities and ensure commercial deadlines are met.
- Support tender reviews, cost estimates and commercial evaluations when required.
- Carry out quantity take-offs and measurement from construction drawings.
- Review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Provide input on contract conditions, commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
The primary focus of this role is post-award commercial management rather than tender estimating.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a closely related construction commercial role.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
- Extensive practical experience in post-award quantity surveying and commercial management on live construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration and commercial risk management.
- Proven experience preparing interim valuations, variations, claims, subcontractor payment assessments and final accounts.
- Strong experience managing subcontractor commercial matters, including procurement, valuations, payments and final settlements.
- Ability to independently manage project budgets, cost reporting, cost-to-complete forecasts and commercial performance.
- Experience reviewing contract documentation, identifying contractual obligations and managing commercial correspondence.
- Ability to measure and price construction works from drawings, specifications and BOQs.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with relevant QS or construction cost management software.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, CostX or similar software is advantageous.
- Knowledge of FIDIC, JCT, NEC or other recognised construction contract forms is highly desirable.
- Experience working with international construction contractors or on overseas construction projects is an advantage.
- Experience on commercial, residential, public-sector, refurbishment or specialist construction projects is beneficial.
- Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate confidently with overseas management, project teams, subcontractors and consultants.
- Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and take ownership of commercial responsibilities.
Location: Remote – Vietnam
Working hours: Initially aligned with Irish working hours (approximately 14:00–22:30 Vietnam time, Monday to Friday), with flexibility possible once established in the role.
Salary: Depending on experience (DOE), English level and technical ability.
Employment type: Full-time employment contract in Vietnam.
Reports to: Contracts Manager / Projects Director / Commercial Management Team in Ireland.
- Work directly with an established Irish construction contractor.
- Take a senior role in managing the commercial aspects of international construction projects.
- Gain experience working with international construction contracts and commercial management practices.
- Work across a diverse range of construction projects, including commercial, education, healthcare and refurbishment.
- Opportunity to take ownership of key commercial responsibilities and contribute directly to project profitability.
- Competitive salary depending on experience and technical ability.
- Statutory benefits including social insurance, health insurance and PIT compliance.
- Stable professional remote working environment.
- Long-term career opportunity with an established international client.
