Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Mayo to support project delivery. You will play a critical role in cost estimation, tender preparation, contract administration, and financial management of mechanical projects across various sectors.

Your new company are a growing, multi-sector engineering contractor operating nationwide, focused on delivering superior mechanical, electrical, and maintenance services across healthcare, commercial, environmental, and historical sectors. They pride themselves on their collaborative culture, commitment to training, repeat client business, and national safety and quality awards.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor Skills:

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quantity surveying, preferably focusing on mechanical or M&E projects.
• Proficiency with tendering and cost-control in mechanical engineering contexts.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical services packages: HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, etc.
• Excellent use of industry standard software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, Excel, Word; familiarity with BIM/MEP packages an advantage).
• Sound understanding of contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, bespoke forms), procurement routes, and building regulations practices.

As a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor:

• Prepare precise mechanical trade-specific cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender submissions, and budgets.
• Manage full project lifecycle costing: pre-contract cost planning, cost control during delivery, variations, and final account settlements.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and mechanical engineering designs to quantify materials and labour costs.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to monitor costs and manage risk.
• Oversee subcontractor tender evaluation, value engineering, and procurement.
• Prepare and submit accurate payment applications, progress valuations, and variation claims.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cost variances.
• Provide commercial advice and maintain cost visibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain documentation, produce reports, and adhere to company protocols (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards).
• Drive proactive identification and implementation of cost- and time-saving measures.
• Support internal / external audits and review processes as required.

The Package:

Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least €75,000 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.

INDME