Expert Quantity Survey

Exyte; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Leinster is seeking a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to manage preconstruction commercial tasks for data center projects across Northern Europe. The role involves preparing cost estimates, analyzing project specifications, and developing procurement strategies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying. Strong analytical skills and communication abilities are essential. Join a firm renowned for delivering advanced data center solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant post qualification experience with a main contractor.
• Experience with client projects that total over €500M.
• Strong track record on commercial build projects within Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems.
• Analyze drawings to estimate quantities and costs.
• Develop cost plans and budgets for the mechanical scope.

Skills

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

3rd level education diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or related area

Tools

Bluebeam

CostX

Revit

Job description

Overview

Exyte are now hiring for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, responsible for the preconstruction commercial management of mechanical scope on Data Center projects across Northern Europe.

About Our Data Centers (DTC) Division

Exyte delivers comprehensive data center services from design to construction, ensuring efficiency and reliability. With our integrated project delivery approach, we have successfully executed numerous projects worldwide, including advanced intelligence data centers, hyperscale data centers, colocation and cloud-computing data centers using traditional construction as well as modular construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.)
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents to estimate quantities and costs.
• Develop cost plans and budgets for the mechanical scope.
• Use digital tools (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX, Revit) to ensure precision and efficiency in quantification.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies (e.g., package breakdowns, early procurement of long-lead and big ticket material items).
• Ensure all mechanical scopes are correctly captured and categorized to aid tendering and procurement.
• Issue tenders to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor bids for mechanical work.
• Advise on procurement strategies for mechanical packages.
• Review and interrogate design for Value Engineering options / alternative specification options to maximize value.

Show Your Expertise

• 3rd level education diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or related area
• At least 5 years relevant post qualification experience with a main contractor, ideally within Data Centers
• Relevant experience in Data Centers with client projects which total over €500M
• Strong track record on commercial build projects, within Data Centers
• Experience of package negotiation
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and logical skills
• Able to work accurately with figures