MEP Cost Planner & Value Engineer (Flexible)

Currie & Brown; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking an MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to strengthen our cost management team on high-profile construction projects in Ireland.

You will prepare MEP cost plans, estimates and BoQs, provide accurate cost advice, and support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities. You will engage with contractors and project teams to deliver value and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Experience in MEP quantity surveying, cost planning or cost management.
• Strong knowledge of BoQ production and cost planning.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience of cost control and contractor engagement.
• Knowledge of procurement and tender processes.
• Experience using CostX or similar software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing MEP cost plans, estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing.
• Supporting procurement and tender evaluation exercises.
• Engaging with contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Assisting with value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Supporting change control, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Working closely with project leaders to deliver successful project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Job description

Currie & Brown is seeking an MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to strengthen our cost management team on high-profile construction projects in Ireland.

You will prepare MEP cost plans, estimates and BoQs, provide accurate cost advice, and support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities. You will engage with contractors and project teams to deliver value and cost optimisation.