Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Pharma, Galway

Kirby Group Engineering; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering in Galway is seeking a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to own the mechanical commercial function on a high-spec pharma project. You will drive decisions, manage risk and own commercial performance within the project team.

Based in Galway, you will lead BOQ and budget development, report to senior stakeholders, and negotiate with clients and subcontractors to maximise value while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or MEP projects.
• Previous pharma or life sciences project experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract management, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors and dealing directly with clients.
• Confident handling variations, claims and project change.
• Good understanding of programme and its commercial impact.
• High attention to detail with a focus on speed and accuracy.
• Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise without constant direction.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership from tender stage through to final account.
• Prepare and develop BOQs, budgets and profit plans.
• Report on project commercial performance to the Project Manager and senior stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure all payment certificates are processed in line with subcontract terms and retention agreements.
• Lead monthly applications, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks and contract claims.
• Identify and manage contract claims, including material and labour escalations.
• Price and agree variations, site changes and dayworks in a live project environment.
• Identify commercial risks early and elevate appropriately to senior management.
• Work closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure programme alignment with cost and progress.
• Maintain accurate, detailed commercial records to support reporting and cost tracking.
• Lead and contribute to commercial meetings with internal teams and the client.
• Negotiate effectively with clients and their representatives.

Skills

Mechanical Surveying

Contract management

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Subcontractor management

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering in Galway is seeking a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to own the mechanical commercial function on a high-spec pharma project. You will drive decisions, manage risk and own commercial performance within the project team.

Based in Galway, you will lead BOQ and budget development, report to senior stakeholders, and negotiate with clients and subcontractors to maximise value while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.