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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

Quantity Surveying
2 hours ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils Contractor - Gal...
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor Galway-Based Covering Western Infrastructure Works €80,000+ Package + Long-Term Progression   Are you ready to step into a senior commercial role with a hi...
Quantity Surveying
2 hours ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Award winning Civils Co...
Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€80000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Award winning Civils Contractor  Based in Mayo with Connacht-Focused Projects €80,000+ Salary + Benefits (DOE) and Long-Term Role   Are you a seasoned Se...
Electrical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
2 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...
Electrical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
3 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...
Quantity Surveying
7 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Award winning Civils Co...
Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
Competitive
Senior Quantity Surveyor Award winning Civils Contractor Connacht-Based Projects  €80,000 + package D.O.E   Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on technically divers...
Quantity Surveying
8 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Award Winning Contracto...
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€110000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Galway - Award-Winning Main Contractor Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a solid construction background and a passion for delivering excellence? O...
Mechanical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
8 days ago
Tendering Engineer
Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland
€70000 per annum
You are a commercially driven and detail-oriented Tendering Engineer looking to join a pre-construction division where you will play a pivotal part in the successful acquisition of...
Quantity Surveying
14 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils - Dublin based C...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€100000 per annum
€100,000+ Salary (D.O.E) Vehicle or allowance, pension, health cover. Strong pipeline of work in the Greater Dublin area.   A leading, award-winning Civils Contractor, renowned for...
Electrical EngineeringQuantity Surveying
15 days ago
Electrical Quantity Surveyor
Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€80000 per annum
You are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in electrical contracting to support large-scale data projects across Ireland, UK & Europe. This is a hands-on commercia...
Quantity SurveyingElectrical Engineering
15 days ago
Electrical Estimator
Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€65000 per annum
You are an Electrical Estimator with solid experience in contracting and a clear understanding of what it takes to deliver accurate, competitive tenders on complex projects based o...
Quantity Surveying
21 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Kerry Based Healthcare ...
County Cork, Ireland
€85000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor Kerry-Based Healthcare Project first €85,000 + Vehicle / Fuel + Pension + Long-Term Projects Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term security ...
Quantity Surveying
21 days ago
Commercial Manager - Civils branch of Developer - ...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€100000 per annum
Commercial Manager – Developer (Civils Division) South Dublin based €110,000 + vehicle or allowance, pension, healthcare Leading Main Contractor Large-scale, multimillion-euro civi...
Quantity Surveying
22 days ago
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cork Based - Major Proj...
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€85000 per annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Cork-Based with Projects Nationwide €80,000 + Benefits Long term work with multiple high value projects currently running. About the Role: A highly resp...
Quantity SurveyingMechanical Engineering
23 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 Surveying
23 days ago
Quantity Surveyor - Leinster - Civils
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€65000 per annum
Quantity Surveyor  Civils & Groundworks Leinster-based projects | €70,000 DOE + Company Vehicle Clear Career Growth Path | Long-Established Civil Engineering Contractor Are you a Q...
Mechanical EngineeringQuantity SurveyingElectrical Engineering
28 days ago
Quantity Surveyor
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€75000 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 ...
Quantity SurveyingMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
28 days ago
Estimator
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
€60000 per annum
You are an experienced Estimator who will be joining the pre-construction team and taking the lead in preparing accurate and competitive mechanical and electrical tenders based in ...
Quantity Surveying
28 days ago
Project Manager - Landmark Healthcare Facility - M...
Longford, County Longford, Ireland
€100000 per annum
€100,000 + Vehicle, fuel, bonus and pension Project Manager Midlands based  Landmark Medical Facility Are you ready to complete a ground breaking construction project that will red...
Quantity Surveying
28 days ago
Project Quantity Surveyor - Major Developer - Grea...
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65,000 plus fantastic package Project Quantity Surveyor Leading Irish Residential Developer Greater Dublin (Head Office) Are you a driven Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a ...
Quantity Surveying
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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 ...
Quantity Surveying
3 months ago
Project Quantity Surveyor - Renewables Project
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€75000 - €85000 per annum
Major renewables / environmental project Heavy civils and steel frame Fantastic work-life balance and culture €75,000 - €85,000 + vehicle, fuel, healthcare, matched pension Long te...
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