Quantity Surveying
Posted 25 days ago
Electrical Quantity Surveyor – Electrical & E&I Projects
Ireland
Established Engineering Contractor delivering complex projects across pharma, data centres and power infrastructure
€65,000 to €85,000 DOE plus pension, paid sick leave, cycle to work scheme, EAP and strong career progression
The Company
This well established engineering contractor has built a strong reputation delivering complex electrical and E&I projects across Ireland and mainland Europe. Their portfolio spans pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities, data centres, food and beverage plants and critical power infrastructure.
With a secure pipeline of high value projects and long standing relationships with leading multinational clients, they offer long term stability, professional development and exposure to technically challenging work in highly regulated environments.
The Role – Electrical Quantity Surveyor
As an Electrical Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial ownership of electrical and E&I packages across live construction projects. Based in Ireland, the role combines head office commercial management with regular site engagement, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
You will work closely with project managers, engineers, clients and the supply chain to protect commercial performance, manage risk and support successful project delivery across pharmaceutical, data centre and power infrastructure builds.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate and interpret contract documentation for electrical and E&I works
• Prepare, review and manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Issue and administer subcontract documentation
• Assess and price variations, changes in scope and compensation events
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and progress claims
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations and final accounts
• Maintain accurate records of claims, certificates, retentions and commercial correspondence
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Provide commercial analysis and risk identification to senior management
• Support project teams with contractual and commercial guidance
• Ensure commercial processes align with company quality and governance standards
About You
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Quantity Surveyor within an electrical contracting environment
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures
• Proven track record managing subcontractor accounts and project financial performance
• Experience in electrical tenders advantageous
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, MS Teams and MS Project
• Organised, commercially aware and capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative commercial team
What’s on Offer
Salary: €65,000 to €85,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
• Pension contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing CPD and clear career progression
• Opportunity to work on high profile electrical and E&I projects across pharma, life sciences and data centres
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor delivering technically demanding projects in regulated sectors where commercial control and attention to detail are critical.
You will gain exposure to complex electrical installations in pharmaceutical, data centre and power infrastructure environments while developing your commercial expertise within a structured and supportive team.
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss this Electrical Quantity Surveyor role in confidence, contact Ryan at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting Electrical Quantity Surveyors for leading electrical contractors across Ireland and Europe. We understand the commercial, contractual and technical demands placed on an Electrical QS working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, data centre and power infrastructure construction.
If you are an Electrical Quantity Surveyor exploring opportunities in electrical contracting, E&I commercial management or high value MEP projects, we can provide direct access to roles that match your experience and long term career goals.
Related roles include Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor, Electrical Commercial Manager, E&I Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor and Electrical Cost Manager.
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Ireland
Established Engineering Contractor delivering complex projects across pharma, data centres and power infrastructure
€65,000 to €85,000 DOE plus pension, paid sick leave, cycle to work scheme, EAP and strong career progression
The Company
This well established engineering contractor has built a strong reputation delivering complex electrical and E&I projects across Ireland and mainland Europe. Their portfolio spans pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities, data centres, food and beverage plants and critical power infrastructure.
With a secure pipeline of high value projects and long standing relationships with leading multinational clients, they offer long term stability, professional development and exposure to technically challenging work in highly regulated environments.
The Role – Electrical Quantity Surveyor
As an Electrical Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial ownership of electrical and E&I packages across live construction projects. Based in Ireland, the role combines head office commercial management with regular site engagement, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
You will work closely with project managers, engineers, clients and the supply chain to protect commercial performance, manage risk and support successful project delivery across pharmaceutical, data centre and power infrastructure builds.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate and interpret contract documentation for electrical and E&I works
• Prepare, review and manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Issue and administer subcontract documentation
• Assess and price variations, changes in scope and compensation events
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly interim valuations and progress claims
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations and final accounts
• Maintain accurate records of claims, certificates, retentions and commercial correspondence
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Provide commercial analysis and risk identification to senior management
• Support project teams with contractual and commercial guidance
• Ensure commercial processes align with company quality and governance standards
About You
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Quantity Surveyor within an electrical contracting environment
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures
• Proven track record managing subcontractor accounts and project financial performance
• Experience in electrical tenders advantageous
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, MS Teams and MS Project
• Organised, commercially aware and capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative commercial team
What’s on Offer
Salary: €65,000 to €85,000 depending on experience
Benefits:
• Pension contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing CPD and clear career progression
• Opportunity to work on high profile electrical and E&I projects across pharma, life sciences and data centres
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor delivering technically demanding projects in regulated sectors where commercial control and attention to detail are critical.
You will gain exposure to complex electrical installations in pharmaceutical, data centre and power infrastructure environments while developing your commercial expertise within a structured and supportive team.
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss this Electrical Quantity Surveyor role in confidence, contact Ryan at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting Electrical Quantity Surveyors for leading electrical contractors across Ireland and Europe. We understand the commercial, contractual and technical demands placed on an Electrical QS working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, data centre and power infrastructure construction.
If you are an Electrical Quantity Surveyor exploring opportunities in electrical contracting, E&I commercial management or high value MEP projects, we can provide direct access to roles that match your experience and long term career goals.
Related roles include Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor, Electrical Commercial Manager, E&I Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor and Electrical Cost Manager.
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