Quantity Surveyor

TGS International Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in Galway is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of M&E projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, proven experience in the M&E/building services sector, and strong commercial awareness. This role involves preparing cost plans, procuring contractor packages, and ensuring compliance with financial processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the M&E/building services sector.
• Strong understanding of tendering and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of M&E projects.
• Prepare and track costs across multiple projects.
• Attend internal and external commercial meetings.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Document management systems

Job description

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Galway, Ireland

Employment type: Full-time

Competitive salary + benefits

This leading M&E contractor has built a reputation over the last 45+ years for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services across a wide range of sectors. From industrial and logistics to healthcare, data centres, commercial builds, and high-end residential, they’ve successfully delivered major projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.

Due to growth, they are looking to bring on a Quantity Surveyor

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of the commercial aspects of M&E projects from handover through to final account sign-off. You’ll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that costs are monitored, managed, and reported accurately in line with project timelines.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and tracking internal and external costs across multiple projects
• Reviewing contract documents and tender information/BOQs
• Preparing cost plans and highlighting any financial risks or issues
• Procuring supplier and subcontractor packages
• Submitting monthly interim valuations and variations to the client
• Managing subcontract documentation and reviewing all contractual warranties
• Monitoring project labour hours using Donseed (where applicable)
• Auditing subcontractor applications and preparing pay-less notices as needed
• Uploading subcontractor variations to the ERP system and carrying out monthly audits
• Reviewing project programmes to flag delays or disruptions
• Attending internal and external commercial meetings
• Maintaining document control systems and ensuring SOP compliance

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the M&E/building services sector
• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Strong understanding of tendering, procurement, and construction processes
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable using ERP and document management systems