Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Tender & Cost Control

Designer Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group in Dublin is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) to lead tendering and procurement strategy for M&E projects. You will manage sub-contracts, assess risks, and prepare cost analyses across multi-project portfolios.

The ideal candidate holds a third-level QS degree with 5+ years in Mechanical QS roles, and strong communication across cross-functional teams. The role is based in Dublin with opportunities to drive major turnkey M&E packages.

Qualifications

• Third-level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience as an Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with cross-functional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Buying Department.
• Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors/contracts with emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc.
• Prepare Tender Risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed costs, forecast costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director.
• Provide advice on contractual claims - analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required.
• To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, inline with company formats and standards.
• Assist the Commercial Director in the preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Assist the Estimation Department from time to time on the preparation of estimates.
• Ensure that client relationships are enhanced to maximise on current and future opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical

Cross-functional

Education

QS degree

Job description

Designer Group in Dublin is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) to lead tendering and procurement strategy for M&E projects. You will manage sub-contracts, assess risks, and prepare cost analyses across multi-project portfolios.

The ideal candidate holds a third-level QS degree with 5+ years in Mechanical QS roles, and strong communication across cross-functional teams. The role is based in Dublin with opportunities to drive major turnkey M&E packages.