Senior QS

Alternative Heat Ltd; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Offsite Manufacturing) based in Dundalk with weekly travel to projects across the UK and Europe.

You will join the Commercial team to manage costs, valuations, and contracts, ensuring on‑time delivery within budget while coordinating with project managers and suppliers. The role involves extensive liaison with contracts, estimating and pre-construction teams, reviewing allowances, and administering subcontract agreements, with regular

Qualifications

• Cost management and control throughout project lifecycle.
• Valuations, variations, and change orders handling.
• Contract administration and procurement support.
• Subcontractor management and payments.
• Regular site visits to UK/Europe as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of projects including cost control and reporting.
• Prepare & process valuations and subcontractor payments.
• Negotiate terms and prepare subcontract agreements.
• Review package allowances and manage subcontractor awards.
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers and attend progress meetings.

Skills

Cost management

Valuations

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Site visits

Negotiation

Job description

Senior QS

Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dundalk

Reporting To: Head of Commercial Offsite Modular

Description

What We Do:

Operating from our advanced manufacturing facilities in Ireland, we specialise in the design, development, fabrication and delivery of innovative, sustainable and fully integrated offsite prefabricated solutions. Our engineered systems are manufactured in Ireland and deployed throughout the UK and Europe, supporting major commercial, industrial and mission‑critical sectors.

As one of Europe's leading providers of Offsite Manufacturing solutions, we partner with contractors and developers to deliver high‑performance modular MEP systems for mission‑critical data centre projects. Our expertise in offsite manufacturing enables us to improve program certainty, reduce on‑site activity, enhance quality and accelerate project delivery, and support the continued growth of digital infrastructure across the UK and Europe.

Role Overview:

The Commercial department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations — safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Job Title | Senior Quantity Surveyor (Offsite Manufacturing)

Location | Dundalk with Weekly Travel to Projects Across UK & Europe

Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Reporting to | Head of Commercial

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for the successful commercial and financial delivery of projects, including cost control, monthly valuations, variations, change orders and performance reporting. The role involves liaising with contracts, estimating and pre-construction teams to understand project scope, reviewing package allowances, managing subcontractor awards, negotiating and preparing subcontract agreements, and ensuring contracts, orders and supplier terms are appropriate. Key responsibilities include monitoring project performance, preparing and processing valuations and subcontractor payments, ensuring timely receipt of payments, attending commercial meetings to report on project progress and negotiations, and providing commercial support and advice to Project Managers. The position also requires regular site visits across the UK and Europe, with weekly travel as required by project needs.