Quantity Surveyor

Mercury; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Dublin is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Project Controls team. The role involves collaborating on all live projects, analyzing commercial data, and preparing reports for management. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in cost control and strong skills in Excel. The position offers excellent career prospects and a competitive package in a growing company focused on delivering innovative construction solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost control, commercial admin, or QS support.
• Experience handling high volumes of commercial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Controls team across all live projects.
• Analyse project commercial data and generate actionable insights.
• Prepare group-wide summary reports for Executive Management.

Skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Strong MS Word skills

Strong MS Outlook skills

Clear communicator

Highly organized

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Project Controls – Mercury – Headquarters, Ballycoolin, Dublin.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering and construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life‑changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things.

Scope of the role: The Project Controls Analyst will work as part of an experienced Project Controls team at Group Level across all projects and will also work closely with the Business Units Senior Management & Commercial Teams. By joining our Group Project Controls team, you’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategies, reporting across high‑profile projects, and influencing commercial outcomes at the highest level. The Project Controls Department is integral in overseeing the project’s cost management strategy, aligning with the organisation’s financial requirements, and ultimately contributing to the overall business success. You will be responsible for collating and analysing all commercial data associated with projects and identifying any risks or opportunities. The role is 4 days a week in our head office, with occasional visits to our sites across Europe. The successful candidate will be offered an excellent remuneration package and an opportunity to work in an expanding construction business with great career prospects.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Collaborate with the Project Controls team across all live projects
• Analyse project commercial data and generate actionable insights
• Prepare group-wide summary reports for Executive Management
• Review monthly submissions from project teams for accuracy and trends
• Support quarterly forecasts of revenue and profitability
• Produce cost performance reports (weekly/monthly) on request
• Engage regularly with Business Units to strengthen commercial alignment

Essential Criteria Of The Role

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost control, commercial admin, or QS support
• Strong MS Excel, Word, Outlook skills
• Experience handling high volumes of commercial data
• Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and solutions-focused

Desirable Criteria

• Quantity Surveying background or experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems (training provided)
• Familiarity with analytical tools like Power BI
• Construction or engineering sector experience
• Motivated to learn, improve processes, and grow with the business

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer