M&E Quantity Surveyor

Global Professional Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor for a Cork-based role within one of Ireland’s top contractors. You will manage commercial aspects from tender to final account, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance.

Requirements include 2–3 years in M&E QS or similar, degree in related field, and strong Excel/QS software proficiency. Salary is circa €70k–€80k DOE with a benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in an M&E Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience managing project costs across water/utility projects.
• Proficient in Excel and quantity surveying software.
• Degree in M&E QS, Construction Economics, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation for M&E works.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and assist with procurement of M&E packages.
• Measure and value works on site, prepare interim valuations and payments.
• Monitor costs and produce cost reports, forecasts and cash flows.
• Identify, price and manage variations, claims and change orders.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, site teams and clients to achieve commercial objectives.
• Attend project meetings and provide commercial advice.
• Support project forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

M&E Quantity Surveying

Strong communicator

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in M&E Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quantity surveying software

Job description

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Ireland’s top Contractors have an exciting opportunity for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role will be based out of their office in Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity for career driven individuals to grow and develop within one of Ireland’s fastest growing engineering companies who operate in Ireland, the UK and Canada/North America.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring effective cost control and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties:

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation for Mechanical & Electrical works.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and assist with procurement of M&E packages.
• Measure and value works completed on site, preparing interim valuations and payment applications.
• Monitor project costs and produce regular cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Identify, price, and manage variations, claims and change orders.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Attend project meetings and provide commercial advice to the project delivery team.
• Support the preparation of project forecasts and assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Requirements:

• Have at least 2–3 years’ experience in an M&E Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
• Possess excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Have experience managing project costs across water/utility projects.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software.
• Hold a degree in M&E Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering – or a related discipline.
• Be a strong written and verbal communicator.
• Be capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Salary:

• Salary circa €70k – €80k DOE
• Benefits package

If you are an M&E Quantity Surveyorconsidering a career move, please feel to send yourCV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion.GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.