M&E Quantity Surveyor for Water and Wastewater projects.

Ward and Burke; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ward & Burke in the West/Southwest region of Ireland is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects from tender to final account, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documents, evaluate subcontractors, measure works on site and monitor costs while liaising with project teams to achieve commercial objectives.

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 Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Communication

Independent work

Education

M&E Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Economics

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quantity surveying software

Job description

This position is based out of the West/Southwest Region of Ireland.

The successful candidate 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.

The Day-to-day Requirements Are As Follows

• 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.

The Candidate

• 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.

What Ward & Burke Can Offer You

• Give you the ability to design your own career.
• A competitive salary.
• Opportunity to develop across a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Be involved in projects from concept to completion.
• Training and support for professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.