Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Pharma Project | Galway, Ireland

Traffit; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation within project scope

Travel allowances

Rotation opportunities

Job summary

Traffit seeks a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor for a major pharmaceutical project in Galway, Ireland. You will own the mechanical commercial scope from planning through final account on-site with the project team.

The role requires extensive cost control, subcontractor valuations, variations, and strong client-facing negotiation skills. Opportunity to work with an established international contractor and develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related field.
• Proven experience as Mechanical or Senior Quantity Surveyor on pharma/life sciences projects.
• Strong cost control, contract administration and commercial reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and claims.
• Confident working with clients and senior stakeholders; meticulous records.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical scope commercially from early planning to final account on a major pharma project.
• Manage budgets, cost plans, BOQs and forecasts; monitor performance and report to leadership.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly applications including remeasurements, variations and claims.
• Price and agree project changes with clients and subcontractors; identify risks and mitigate.
• Maintain commercial records and attend meetings with clients/representatives.
• Coordinate with project/planning teams to align cost, progress and programme.

Skills

English proficiency

Client liaison

Negotiation

Record keeping

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Pharma Project | Galway, Ireland

For our Client, a leading international engineering contractor, we are recruiting for the position of:

Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Galway, Ireland
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
Work model: On-site

MUST HAVE

• Good command of English
• EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship or an existing legal right to work in Ireland
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Your responsibilities

As Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial ownership of the mechanical scope on a major pharmaceutical project—from early-stage commercial planning through to final account.

• managing project budgets, cost plans, BOQs and commercial forecasts;
• monitoring commercial performance and reporting to project leadership;
• managing subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts;
• preparing monthly applications, including remeasurements, variations, dayworks and contractual claims;
• pricing and agreeing project changes with clients and subcontractors;
• identifying commercial risks and supporting effective mitigation measures;
• managing payment certificates, retention arrangements and contractual obligations;
• working closely with project and planning teams to align cost, progress and programme;
• maintaining accurate commercial records and supporting documentation;
• attending commercial meetings and negotiating with clients and their representatives;
• supporting the successful agreement and closure of the project final account.

Requirements

• a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline;
• proven experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor;
• pharmaceutical or life sciences project experience—highly advantageous;
• strong knowledge of cost control, contract administration and commercial reporting;
• experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and claims;
• confidence working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders;
• strong negotiation, communication and record-keeping skills;
• excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities;
• a proactive and commercially focused approach.

What we offer

• a senior commercial role on a major pharmaceutical project in Galway;
• genuine ownership of the mechanical commercial function;
• cooperation with an established international engineering contractor;
• work within an experienced project and commercial team;
• long-term development and career progression opportunities;
• a competitive salary and employment package based on experience;
• accommodation, travel, rotation, allowances and project-related expenses may form part of the package and will be discussed during the recruitment process;
• full support from Flame Employment Polska.