On-Site QS & Contracts Administrator (Contract) – Cork

Recruit-i; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit-i is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator for a major Cork construction programme. This is a fully site-based contract role, lasting 6–8 months, with engagement details to be confirmed.

You will support the site team across MEP and complex packages, validate progress, manage subcontract administrations, handle variations and valuations, and maintain robust commercial records on site.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of quantity surveying, commercial or contract administration experience.
• Experience on live construction projects, preferably MEP or industrial facilities.
• Ability to work directly with site teams to verify progress and data.
• Practical understanding of variations, subcontract administration, valuations.
• Sound communication, commercial judgment, ability to work independently on site.
• Right to work in Ireland or lawful route to work there.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside construction management and subcontractors to validate progress, quantities and completed works on site.
• Support administration of subcontract packages, contract correspondence, records and commercial documentation.
• Identify, record and assess changes, variations, potential claims and associated commercial impacts.
• Prepare and maintain timely supporting information for contractual notices and change events, as applicable to the contract.
• Assist with payment assessments, valuations, cost reporting and forecasting in collaboration with the wider commercial team.
• Maintain clear records of site instructions, progress, delays and other matters with potential contractual or cost implications.
• Build effective working relationships with the project delivery, engineering and commercial teams.

Skills

Commercial awareness

MEP project exp

Site-based collaboration

Variations & valuations

Contract administration

Right to work Ireland

Job description

Recruit-i is seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator for a major Cork construction programme. This is a fully site-based contract role, lasting 6–8 months, with engagement details to be confirmed.

You will support the site team across MEP and complex packages, validate progress, manage subcontract administrations, handle variations and valuations, and maintain robust commercial records on site.