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Quantity Surveying Jobs - Ireland - UK - Europe - Why Choose Breagh?

At Breagh Recruitment, we are experts in quantity surveying recruitment across Ireland, UK and Europe, working closely with leading main contractors, cost consultancies, developers, and specialist subcontractors. We place talented Quantity Surveyors (QS), Cost Managers, Commercial Managers, Estimators, and Contract Surveyors into high-impact roles across a wide range of construction sectors.

With over 20 years of experience in construction and M&E recruitment, we understand the critical role quantity surveyors play in cost control, commercial management, and project delivery. Whether you’re a graduate QS, senior commercial lead, or client-side cost consultant, we’re here to match your expertise with companies who value your skills and support your long-term career.

Quantity Surveying in Ireland – Market Overview & Job Opportunities

The demand for qualified quantity surveyors in Ireland continues to grow, driven by a strong pipeline of public and private sector projects, rising material costs, and an industry-wide focus on commercial oversight and value engineering.

We recruit for key roles across:

  • Building & Civil Engineering – Commercial roles on residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects

  • Client-Side / Consultancy QS Roles – Cost planning, tender evaluation, and project management for public and private sector clients

  • Senior QS / Project QS – Leading contract administration, valuations, and sub-contractor management

  • Estimators & Pre-Construction Roles – Preparing tender submissions and pricing strategies across a wide variety of sectors

  • Commercial Managers – Overseeing large-scale projects or regional commercial teams

📐 Sectors include housing, commercial offices, infrastructure, healthcare, pharma, education, and data centres.

How Breagh Can Help

Our dedicated construction recruitment consultants have placed hundreds of quantity surveyors across Ireland and Europe. We don’t just understand your role, we understand what makes a role the right fit for you.

Specialist Quantity Surveying Recruiters – We partner with some of Ireland’s most respected contractors and cost consultants to deliver exclusive opportunities.

Support for All Levels of Experience – From graduate QS positions to senior commercial management roles, we help candidates across all stages of their careers.

CV & Interview Coaching – We guide you in showcasing your commercial experience, contract knowledge (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC), and project delivery record.

Real Market & Salary Insights – We provide accurate advice on market conditions, salary ranges, and the most in-demand sectors for QS professionals.

Permanent & Long-Term Contracts – We focus on career-building roles with clear progression and strong employer reputations.

Find Your Next Quantity Surveying Role Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your quantity surveying career, Breagh Recruitment is here to help. From junior QS positions to commercial leadership roles, we offer confidential advice, tailored support, and exclusive access to top employers in the industry.

📩 Submit your CV today, or speak with our quantity surveying recruitment specialists to explore the latest QS roles available nationwide.

 

Quantity Surveying Jobs

Mechanical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
4 hours ago
Mechanical Estimator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€60000 per annum
As part of a forward-thinking and experienced team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders for mechanical services, ranging from HVA...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical Engineering
4 hours ago
Electrical Estimator
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€70000 per annum
Based in either Co. Kildare or Dublin, you will play a critical role in the pre-construction phase, ensuring the commercial competitiveness and technical accuracy of tenders and pr...
Electrical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
4 hours ago
Electrical Quantity Surveyor
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€85000 per annum
As part of your new companies continued growth in Ireland, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a permanent role bas...
Quantity Surveying
2 days ago
Project Quantity Surveyor - Leading Developer - Gr...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 per annum
Project Quantity Surveyor  Premier Residential Developer Dublin Head Office-Based  €65,000 (D.O.E) + Exceptional Package Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to take the ne...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
4 days ago
M&E Quantity Surveyor
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Operating from the Cork base, your new company are a specialist engineering and construction business delivering high-quality infrastructure across sectors including transportation...
Quantity Surveying
8 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Government works
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€90000 - €100000 per annum
Major Government projects Long term work in Dublin Hybrid work from home Leading Irish Main Contractor €90,000 - €100,000 + benefits Would you like to work for a leading Main Cont...
Quantity Surveying
8 days ago
Quantity Surveyor - Large Sports Facility
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€50000 - €60000 per annum
Are you a Quantity Surveyor seeking long term work in the Galway area? Is your commute becoming too much? Is there enough progression in your current role? You are a driven Quanti...
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
10 days ago
MEP Estimator
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
€75000 per annum
You are a solid MEP Estimator looking to join a pre-construction team in Limerick. This is a 100% office-based role and would suit someone with a few years of solid experience pri...
Mechanical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
11 days ago
Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
County Kerry, Ireland
€80000 per annum
You are a Site Quantity Surveyor from in and around the Kerry region looking to work on a landmark €350 million pharmaceutical development. It’s a complex, high-value build for a g...
Quantity Surveying
14 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Munster - Award winning...
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
€85000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor North Munster  €85K+ Vehicle or allowance, pension, health cover, life insurance Major Civils Contractor   A leading, award-winning Irish civil engineering...
Quantity Surveying
17 days ago
Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor - Connacht
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
€65000 per annum
Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor Location: Sligo (projects across Connacht & the Midlands) Salary: €60,000–€65,000 + Pension & Bonus Excellent career progression opportunities A...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
22 days ago
Quantity Surveyor
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€90000 per annum
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-paced and growing team delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services across a wide range ...
Mechanical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
22 days ago
Mechanical Estimator
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€60000 per annum
As part of a forward-thinking and experienced team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders for mechanical services, ranging from HVA...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical Engineering
24 days ago
Electrical Estimator
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€60000 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a dynamic and growing engineering contractor that delivers some of the most technically complex infr...
Quantity Surveying
25 days ago
Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project -...
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€65000 per annum
Cork-Based Major Infrastructure Project  €65,000 DOE + Package Career Growth with Tier 1-Level Contractor Are you a Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering, ready ...
Quantity Surveying
29 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils and Groundworks ...
Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils & Groundworks Leinster-Based Projects €80,000+ DOE + Vehicle + Bonus Long-Established Civil Engineering Contractor Are you a seasoned Quantity Surve...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
29 days ago
MEP Estimator
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€85000 per annum
As an MEP Estimator, your role is to take ownership of the mechanical and electrical pricing on high-value projects, working closely with the pre-construction and commercial teams ...
Quantity Surveying
2 months ago
Junior Quantity Surveyor - Cork - €multi-million r...
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€45000 - €55000 per annum
Are you a degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years experience from Cork? Would you like to work in a strong team with a highly successful Cork Main Contractor? This award ...
Quantity SurveyingCivil Engineering
2 months ago
Senior Estimator - Major Civils Infrastructure Pro...
Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€90000 per annum
Senior Estimator: Would you like to work in Mayo with one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 Civils Main Contractors on major, high profile infrastructure projects? If you feel you can't...
Quantity Surveying
3 months ago
Project Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid / Sligo
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
€60000 - €70000 per annum
Project Quantity Surveyor A fantastic role in Sligo working on major construction projects such as Multi-million distribution centres, housing developments, schools, water projects...
Quantity Surveying
3 months ago
Project Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure P...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€70000 - €80000 per annum, Benefits: Vehicle, fuel, bonus, pension, healthcare, 27 days annual leave
5 years work in north Dublin High profile civils project Fantastic work-life balance and culture Ireland's best benefits package 27 days holidays You are an experienced Quantity S...
Quantity Surveying
4 months ago
Commercial Manager - Leading Civils Contractor
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€110000 per annum
Salary €110,000 + vehicle or allowance, pension, healthcare. Based in head office in Kildare. One of Irelands leading Main Contractors €Multi-million projects across Leinster Are...
Quantity Surveying
4 months ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid work
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€90000 per annum
Long term work in Galway 2 days from home Leading Irish Main Contactor €Multi-million commercial and residential projects €90,000 + vehicle, fuel, 10% pension A respected Irish Ma...
Quantity Surveying
4 months ago
Junior Quantity Surveyor - Civils Contractor
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€45000 - €55000 per annum
Would you like to progress your career in Cork with one of Ireland's leading Civils Main Contractors? You will be working alongside some of the industries most experienced Quantity...
Quantity Surveying
4 months ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - High End Developer
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€90000 - €100000 per annum
450 unit apartment developmentLong term work in South DublinCan be based in Kildare part of the week if neededPrestigious Irish Developer€90,000 - €100,000 + benefitsWould you like...
Quantity Surveying
4 months ago
Quantity Surveyor - Local Main Contractor
Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland
€60000 - €65000 per annum
Are you a Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge in the Monaghan / Louth area? Based out of their Monaghan office you will be working for an Irish Main Contractor where you're ...
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