Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical / Building Services
County Westmeath, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 26 minutes ago
Job title: Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical / Building Services
Location: Co Westmeath
Company: Specialist Mechanical Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €90,000 DOE
The Company
A specialist engineering contractor delivering mechanical and building services projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe, with experience across commercial, industrial and data centre developments.
The company specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of specialist mechanical systems, working on technically demanding projects for major clients across multiple sectors.
With a strong pipeline of projects across Ireland and Europe, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial operations and support the financial performance of ongoing projects.
The Role: Quantity Surveyor
This Quantity Surveyor position is based in Co Westmeath, and will involve managing the commercial and contractual aspects of specialist mechanical engineering projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Engineers and the Finance team to monitor project costs, manage variations, prepare valuations and protect project profitability.
A key part of the role will involve identifying and recovering additional costs associated with project changes, delays, disruption and programme extensions.
You will support the commercial management of projects from tender handover through to final account settlement, ensuring accurate cost reporting, strong cash flow and effective management of contractual obligations.
Must Have Requirements
You are a Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and experience managing costs, valuations and variations on construction or engineering projects.
You will be comfortable analysing project budgets, identifying commercial risks and working closely with operational teams to ensure all additional works and recoverable costs are properly recorded.
A good understanding of construction contracts and the commercial implications of programme delays will be important.
You will have strong Excel skills, good attention to detail and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly to Project Managers and senior management.
Experience within mechanical services, M&E contracting or specialist engineering projects would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer
Salary: Up to €90,000 DOE
Benefits:
This Quantity Surveyor role offers the opportunity to develop your commercial experience within a specialist mechanical engineering contractor delivering projects across Ireland and Europe.
You will work directly with the Head of Operations and experienced project delivery teams, gaining involvement in cost management, contractual claims, variation recovery and financial reporting across a range of engineering projects.
For a Quantity Surveyor looking to move beyond traditional measurement and valuations, the position offers valuable exposure to commercial risk management, contract administration and project profitability.
With projects across Ireland and Europe, there is also the opportunity to gain experience in international engineering contracts while remaining based in Westmeath.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical Quantity Surveyors and M&E commercial professionals for specialist engineering and building services contractors across Ireland.
We understand the commercial requirements of mechanical installations and specialist subcontract packages, including cost forecasting, contractual variations, payment applications, delay claims and final account management.
If you're a Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a position in Westmeath or the wider Midlands region, contact us for a confidential discussion.
Related roles: Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor, Building Services Quantity Surveyor.
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Location: Co Westmeath
Company: Specialist Mechanical Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €90,000 DOE
The Company
A specialist engineering contractor delivering mechanical and building services projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe, with experience across commercial, industrial and data centre developments.
The company specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of specialist mechanical systems, working on technically demanding projects for major clients across multiple sectors.
With a strong pipeline of projects across Ireland and Europe, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial operations and support the financial performance of ongoing projects.
The Role: Quantity Surveyor
This Quantity Surveyor position is based in Co Westmeath, and will involve managing the commercial and contractual aspects of specialist mechanical engineering projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Engineers and the Finance team to monitor project costs, manage variations, prepare valuations and protect project profitability.
A key part of the role will involve identifying and recovering additional costs associated with project changes, delays, disruption and programme extensions.
You will support the commercial management of projects from tender handover through to final account settlement, ensuring accurate cost reporting, strong cash flow and effective management of contractual obligations.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Must have 3 to 5 years' experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction, mechanical, M&E or building services contracting.
- Proven experience required in cost control, valuations, variations, payment applications and commercial reporting.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, payment procedures, contractual notices and variation management.
- Good knowledge of project budgets, cost forecasting, Excel and commercial reporting systems.
- Experience working with NEC or JCT construction contracts.
- Background in mechanical contracting, M&E building services or specialist subcontracting.
- Understanding of Extension of Time claims, delay analysis and prolongation costs.
- Experience with Frameworks or similar project management software.
- Experience supporting commercial management on projects across Ireland, the UK or Europe.
- Monitor project budgets, expenditure and commercial performance across multiple projects.
- Prepare cost-to-complete forecasts, final contract values and gross margin reports.
- Identify, price and manage variations, additional works and commercial claims.
- Track project delays, disruption and associated costs, supporting Extension of Time claims.
- Prepare interim valuations, payment applications and commercial reports.
- Monitor subcontractor costs, labour productivity, material expenditure and procurement budgets.
- Review contractual obligations, payment terms, notices and change procedures.
- Maintain accurate commercial records to support variations and claims.
- Liaise with Contracts Managers, Project Engineers and Finance to identify commercial risks.
- Monitor payment certificates, retentions and outstanding balances.
- Support final account negotiations and settlement.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost control, project margins and commercial performance.
You are a Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and experience managing costs, valuations and variations on construction or engineering projects.
You will be comfortable analysing project budgets, identifying commercial risks and working closely with operational teams to ensure all additional works and recoverable costs are properly recorded.
A good understanding of construction contracts and the commercial implications of programme delays will be important.
You will have strong Excel skills, good attention to detail and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly to Project Managers and senior management.
Experience within mechanical services, M&E contracting or specialist engineering projects would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer
Salary: Up to €90,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Company pension, subject to package
- Professional development and CPD support
- Exposure to projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe
- Opportunity to develop specialist contractual and commercial management experience
- Career progression within an experienced engineering and commercial team
- Monday to Friday working week, 37 hours
This Quantity Surveyor role offers the opportunity to develop your commercial experience within a specialist mechanical engineering contractor delivering projects across Ireland and Europe.
You will work directly with the Head of Operations and experienced project delivery teams, gaining involvement in cost management, contractual claims, variation recovery and financial reporting across a range of engineering projects.
For a Quantity Surveyor looking to move beyond traditional measurement and valuations, the position offers valuable exposure to commercial risk management, contract administration and project profitability.
With projects across Ireland and Europe, there is also the opportunity to gain experience in international engineering contracts while remaining based in Westmeath.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical Quantity Surveyors and M&E commercial professionals for specialist engineering and building services contractors across Ireland.
We understand the commercial requirements of mechanical installations and specialist subcontract packages, including cost forecasting, contractual variations, payment applications, delay claims and final account management.
If you're a Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a position in Westmeath or the wider Midlands region, contact us for a confidential discussion.
Related roles: Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor, Building Services Quantity Surveyor.
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