Quantity Surveyor (M&E) – Mechanical & Electrical Building Services

Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 49 minutes ago
Job title: Quantity Surveyor (M&E) – Mechanical & Electrical Building Services
Location: Galway, Co Galway or Mayo, Co Mayo
Company: Established Irish M&E Contractor delivering mechanical, electrical, fire protection and technology projects across Ireland
Package: €65,000 DOE plus pension, income protection and life assurance


The Company

This established Irish M&E contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering mechanical, electrical, fire protection and specialist technology installations across commercial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, healthcare and public sector projects throughout Ireland.

With a growing workload across the West of Ireland, the company continues to secure repeat business from blue-chip clients and offers long-term career progression within a well-supported commercial team. The role can be based across Galway or Mayo, with involvement on projects throughout the region.

The Role: Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

As an M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of mechanical and electrical projects across Galway and Mayo. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the Commercial Director, you will oversee cost planning, procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts to ensure projects are delivered profitably.

This role offers excellent exposure to a wide variety of building services projects and would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background in mechanical and electrical contracting.

Must Have Requirements

  • Must have at least 5 years' experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor
  • Experience working with an M&E contractor, specialist subcontractor or main contractor is required
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
  • Full driving licence with flexibility to travel to projects across Galway and Mayo
Preferred Experience

  • Experience delivering pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing or commercial projects
  • Strong contractual knowledge and commercial awareness
  • Experience preparing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial software packages
Nice to Have

  • Experience across multiple live M&E projects
  • Value engineering experience
  • Knowledge of current Irish construction contracts and procurement practices
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the commercial performance of multiple mechanical and electrical projects
  • Prepare monthly valuations, payment applications and final accounts
  • Produce accurate Cost Value Reconciliations and commercial forecasts
  • Procure specialist M&E subcontract packages and negotiate commercial agreements
  • Price, negotiate and agree project variations and change orders
  • Monitor project cash flow, budgets and profitability
  • Attend site meetings, progress reviews and commercial meetings with clients and consultants
  • Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures
  • Support project teams with contractual advice throughout programme delivery
  • Develop value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and project objectives
About You

You are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in mechanical and electrical contracting or building services. You understand the commercial demands of live construction projects and can confidently manage multiple contracts while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

You are organised, commercially focused and capable of delivering accurate financial reporting while supporting successful project delivery across Galway, Mayo and the wider region.

What's on Offer

Salary: €65,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Pension
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Long-term career progression
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Exposure to high-profile M&E projects across multiple sectors
  • Supportive commercial management team
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to further develop their career with one of Ireland's well-established building services contractors. The company offers a strong pipeline of secured work across Galway, Mayo and the West of Ireland, providing excellent long-term stability.

You'll work on technically challenging projects across pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing and commercial sectors while gaining exposure to every aspect of commercial project delivery within a growing business.

How to Apply

Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Quantity Surveyors, M&E Quantity Surveyors, Building Services Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for Ireland's construction and mechanical & electrical sectors. We work closely with leading M&E contractors and main contractors across Galway, Mayo and throughout Ireland, connecting experienced commercial professionals with long-term career opportunities.
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