Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - Cork

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

10% Pension

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Morgan McKinley presents an opportunity in Cork, Ireland, for an ambitious Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a premier Tier 1 Main Contractor.

You will manage financial, contractual and commercial aspects on flagship projects spanning residential, pharma, and major commercial builds, with a clear progression pathway toward senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of commercial management experience within a main contracting environment.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven track record on large-scale commercial, residential, or industrial/pharma projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction standards, contracts, and procurement routes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and commercial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of major projects from procurement to final accounts.
• Subcontractor management: tendering, procurement, payment certifications, and variation agreements.
• Preparation of monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Contract administration under standard construction contracts (e.g., RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC, NEC).
• Identification and management of commercial risks, opportunities, and contractual claims.
• Collaboration with site management, design, and planning teams to maximize project margin.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Role: Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cork, Ireland

Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 + Company Vehicle + 10% Pension + Performance Bonus

Clear career progression route into senior commercial management

About the Company

Join a premier Tier 1 Main Contractor with an outstanding track record of delivering landmark projects across Ireland. Known for high standards of engineering and commercial excellence, the company offers a highly supportive environment, working as part of a dynamic, large-scale commercial team.

The Role

An ambitious Intermediate Quantity Surveyor is required to join the commercial team in Cork. You will manage financial, contractual, and commercial aspects on a portfolio of flagship projects, spanning large-scale residential developments, state-of-the-art pharma facilities, and major commercial builds.

This position is tailored for a professional eager to step into higher-level responsibilities, with a structured progression pathway into senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of major projects from procurement to final accounts.
• Subcontractor management: tendering, procurement, payment certifications, and variation agreements.
• Preparation of monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Contract administration under standard construction contracts (e.g., RIAI, Public Works, FIDIC, NEC).
• Identification and management of commercial risks, opportunities, and contractual claims.
• Collaboration with site management, design, and planning teams to maximize project margin.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of commercial management experience within a main contracting environment.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven track record on large-scale commercial, residential, or industrial/pharma projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction standards, contracts, and procurement routes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and commercial analysis skills.