Quantity Surveying
Posted 21 days ago
As part of your new companies continued growth in Ireland, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a permanent role based in Co. Kildare or Dublin, supporting key infrastructure and energy-related projects.
Your new company are a leading engineering and construction contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.
With a strong track record in the Transportation, Energy, Water, and Natural Resources sectors, they operate across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage design and planning through to construction, commissioning, and long-term asset management.
For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345
Electrical Quantity Surveyor Skills:
- 3–5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a focus on electrical or M&E packages.
- Proven track record on large infrastructure, utilities, or industrial projects.
- Solid understanding of electrical systems and the construction process from a commercial perspective.
- Knowledge of forms of contract commonly used in Ireland (e.g. Public Works Contract, NEC, FIDIC).
- Proficient in cost reporting and commercial software tools (e.g. Excel, Candy, COINS, or similar).
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience on projects in sectors such as energy, power transmission, or water infrastructure.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with SCSI/RICS or similar professional body.
- Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract QS functions.
As an Electrical Quantity Surveyor:
- Manage the commercial aspects of electrical packages on large-scale civil and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuations, variations, and claims.
- Assess subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
- Ensure accurate cost control and forecasting, maintaining live cost reports throughout project lifecycle.
- Work with project teams to identify and manage risks and opportunities relating to cost and value.
- Attend site meetings and liaise with operational and technical teams to monitor progress and support decision-making.
- Assist in procurement of electrical subcontractors and materials, including issuing enquiries, tender analysis, and order placement.
- Ensure contractual compliance with all project and client obligations.
- Prepare and issue monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and commercial reports.
The Package:
Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least €85,000 plus package.
Interviews are taking place this week so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345.
The Breagh Team:
Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland, with an ethos based on flexibility, hard work, and a bit of good old common sense. We live within these core values servicing our clients and candidates daily.
Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety managers, M&E project managers, construction managers, M&E site engineers, M&E quantity surveyors, civil engineers, site agents, estimators, buyers, bid managers and M&E site supervisors, across Ireland and the UK.
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