MEP Quantity Surveyor

NeoDyne; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with yearly bonuses

Paid overtime

PRSA pension

Health Insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our Cork office, supporting large-scale data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Ireland. This full-time role requires a background in electrical, mechanical, power generation, or industrial construction, with a hands-on approach to cost control.

You will manage valuations, variations, and final accounts, collaborate with engineers and site teams, and contribute to procurement of generators and equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in cost management, valuations, variations and subcontractor management.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and cost performance of projects from contract award through construction, commissioning and final account.
• Prepare and manage client valuations, payment applications, variations and change orders, ensuring changes in scope are identified, valued and agreed.
• Maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, variation registers, cash-flow forecasts and commercial records throughout the project.
• Promote effective cost control and value engineering, working with engineering and construction teams to identify opportunities to improve project delivery and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers and site teams to monitor project progress, costs, commitments, margins and forecasts.
• Work with construction and engineering teams to assess the commercial impact of design development, site conditions, programme changes and construction issues.
• Manage subcontractors commercially, including appointments, valuations, variations, payment assessments and final accounts.
• Attend client, subcontractor, progress and commercial meetings, supporting negotiations and resolution of commercial or contractual matters.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and project scope to identify commercial, contractual and construction risks.
• Support the project team through testing, commissioning and close-out, ensuring outstanding variations, claims and final accounts are resolved.
• Support the procurement of generators, electrical equipment, subcontract installation packages and associated project services, including tender evaluation and commercial negotiation.
• Monitor project quantities, material requirements and subcontractor scope to ensure works are delivered in accordance with the contract, budget and agreed scope.
• Carry out regular site visits and progress assessments, verifying completed works and identifying issues that may impact cost, programme or contractual obligations.

Skills

Cost management

Subcontractor management

Contract knowledge

Excel skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

NeoDyne is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our Power Generation team, supporting the delivery of large-scale data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects. The role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with experience in electrical, mechanical, power generation, construction or mission-critical projects who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment.

The role is offered as a full-time staff position, based at our Cork Office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "PeopleFirst" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and cost performance of projects from contract award through construction, commissioning and final account.
• Prepare and manage client valuations, payment applications, variations and change orders, ensuring changes in scope are identified, valued and agreed.
• Maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, variation registers, cash-flow forecasts and commercial records throughout the project.
• Promote effective cost control and value engineering, working with engineering and construction teams to identify opportunities to improve project delivery and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers and site teams to monitor project progress, costs, commitments, margins and forecasts.
• Work with construction and engineering teams to assess the commercial impact of design development, site conditions, programme changes and construction issues.
• Manage subcontractors commercially, including appointments, valuations, variations, payment assessments and final accounts.
• Attend client, subcontractor, progress and commercial meetings, supporting negotiations and resolution of commercial or contractual matters.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and project scope to identify commercial, contractual and construction risks.
• Support the project team through testing, commissioning, handover and project close-out, ensuring outstanding variations, claims and final accounts are resolved.
• Support the procurement of generators, electrical equipment, subcontract installation packages and associated project services, including tender evaluation and commercial negotiation.
• Monitor project quantities, material requirements and subcontractor scope to ensure works are delivered in accordance with the contract, budget and agreed scope.
• Carry out regular site visits and progress assessments, verifying completed works and identifying issues that may impact cost, programme or contractual obligations.

Required

Experience & Skills

• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying experience within construction, engineering, M&E or industrial projects.
• Experience in cost management, procurement, variations, valuations and subcontractor management.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project cost reporting.

Desired

• Experience working on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Experience within power generation, electrical or M&E projects.
• Familiarity with generator packages, electrical infrastructure and associated installation works.
• Experience supporting projects through construction, commissioning and final account.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
• Paid Overtime
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

Company Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Specific to our Power Generation & Energy Systems business, we deliver mission-critical system projects that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future.

• Projects include:
• High-Efficiency centralised power plants in hyperscale data centres
• Large-scale flexible peaking plants providing grid support when renewables are not available
• Embedded renewables
• National Utility projects to meet ambitious sustainability targets.

With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.