Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical / M&E Building Services

Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€85000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 40 minutes ago
Job title: Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical / M&E Building Services
Location: Co Galway
Company: Specialist Mechanical Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €85,000 DOE 


The Company

A specialist mechanical engineering contractor delivering building services projects across Galway and throughout Ireland, with a strong presence in the healthcare, education, commercial and industrial sectors.

The company specialises in HVAC installations, heating and ventilation systems, mechanical pipework, building services and energy efficiency upgrades. With a varied portfolio of mechanical engineering projects and continued investment in its operations, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team in Galway.

The Role: Quantity Surveyor

This Quantity Surveyor position is based in Co Galway, and will involve managing the commercial aspects of mechanical and M&E building services projects from procurement through to final accounts.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Contracts Managers, Project Managers and engineering teams, you will be responsible for cost control, subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and commercial reporting.

The role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with experience in mechanical contracting, M&E building services or construction who wants to develop their commercial experience across technically demanding engineering projects.

Must Have Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within mechanical contracting, M&E building services or construction.
  • Strong experience in cost management, subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts.
  • Good understanding of construction contracts, commercial reporting and variation management.
  • Ability to manage project costs and work closely with engineering and site delivery teams.
Preferred Experience
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
  • Experience working with a mechanical contractor or M&E subcontractor.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical pipework, heating systems and building services installations.
  • Experience using Excel, CostX, Buildsoft or similar quantity surveying software.
  • Previous involvement in healthcare, education, commercial or industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the commercial aspects of mechanical and M&E building services projects.
  • Prepare project budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, tender assessments and appointments.
  • Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications.
  • Identify, price and manage variations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project expenditure and maintain accurate cost records.
  • Assess subcontractor payments and manage commercial accounts.
  • Work closely with Project Managers and engineering teams to monitor project progress.
  • Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
  • Identify commercial risks and support the successful financial delivery of projects.
About You

You are a Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial understanding and experience working on construction or building services projects.

You will be comfortable managing subcontractor accounts, reviewing costs, preparing valuations and working closely with project teams to maintain commercial control.

Experience in mechanical engineering or M&E building services would be particularly beneficial, especially across HVAC, heating, ventilation and mechanical installation packages.

You will be organised, commercially aware and confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to €85,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, subject to package
  • Company pension
  • Professional development and CPD support
  • Long-term career progression
  • Exposure to mechanical engineering and building services projects
  • Opportunity to develop within an experienced commercial team
Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to develop their career with a mechanical engineering contractor delivering a varied range of building services projects across Ireland.

Based in Galway, you will gain exposure to commercial management across healthcare, education, commercial and industrial projects, working closely with experienced engineering and project management teams.

The position offers long-term prospects, varied project experience and the opportunity to take on greater commercial responsibility as your career develops.

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 mechanical and electrical contractors across Ireland.

We understand the commercial requirements of mechanical building services projects, from HVAC installations and pipework packages through to subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a position in Galway or the wider Connacht region, contact us for a confidential discussion.

Related roles: Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, Building Services Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Estimator.

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