Lead Mechanical QS for Pharma Project in Galway

Kirby Group Engineering; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package on offer with room 3

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering in Galway is seeking a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to lead the mechanical commercial function on a high-spec pharma project. You will own tendering through final accounts, drive cost control, and manage client and subcontractor relationships.

This role offers full ownership on a major pharmaceutical installation, with exposure to risk management, reporting, and collaboration with planning and delivery teams, within a supportive, performance‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or MEP projects.
• Pharma or life sciences project experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract management, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors and dealing directly with clients.
• Confident handling variations, claims and project change.
• Good understanding of programme and its commercial impact.
• High attention to detail with a focus on speed and accuracy.
• Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise without constant direction.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership from tender stage through to final account
• Prepare and develop BOQs, budgets and profit plans
• Report on project commercial performance to the Project Manager and senior stakeholders
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts
• Ensure all payment certificates are processed in line with subcontract terms and retention agreements
• Lead monthly applications, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks and contract claims
• Identify and manage contract claims, including material and labour escalations
• Price and agree variations, site changes and dayworks in a live project environment
• Identify commercial risks early and elevate appropriately to senior management
• Work closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure programme alignment with cost and progress
• Maintain accurate, detailed commercial records to support reporting and cost tracking
• Lead and contribute to commercial meetings with internal teams and the client
• Negotiate effectively with clients and their representatives

Skills

MEP projects

Subcontractor management

Contract management

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Tender to final account

Pharma project experience

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering in Galway is seeking a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to lead the mechanical commercial function on a high-spec pharma project. You will own tendering through final accounts, drive cost control, and manage client and subcontractor relationships.

This role offers full ownership on a major pharmaceutical installation, with exposure to risk management, reporting, and collaboration with planning and delivery teams, within a supportive, performance‑driven culture.