Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rockwell Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwell Engineering in Cork seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management and procurement for mechanical projects. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Commercial Manager and is based in the Cork region.

You will lead pricing, variations, and reporting, manage subcontractors from award to final account, and forecast turnover and cash flow while ensuring contractual compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor in construction.
• Experience with commercial and industrial scale projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC and Piping Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cost management and procurement for projects.
• Prepare and review monthly progress reports and remeasurements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account.
• Forecast turnover and cash flow; monitor variations and claims.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met and provide guidance to the team.
• Stay updated on industry trends affecting mechanical and HVAC systems.

Skills

Cost Management

Project Management

Quantity Surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and progressive engineering company? Reporting to Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cost management and procurement for our projects. The position will be initially based in the Cork region, overseeing exciting projects, on a permanent, full-time basis. Duties and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the full management, pricing and collation of Mechanical projects and budgets, of various sizes. Make sure that all contractual requirements are met and offer guidance and oversight to the construction team in relation to this. Capability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management. Review and update monthly progress reports to accurately reflect remeasurements, site variations, additional work, and any claims. Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account. Managing and forecasting of turnover and cash flow of the projects Evaluating and overseeing the commercial aspects of all projects to ensure accurate and trustworthy reporting. Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies affecting Mechanical and HVAC systems. Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Experience: Relevant 3rd level qualification in Quantity Surveying, or a related field Have a minimum of 5 years experience as a quantity surveyor within the construction industry, with exposure to commercial and industrial scale projects Have strong commercial awareness Knowledge and understanding of both HVAC and Piping Systems. Be comfortable in your use of Microsoft Office, with the ability to generate detailed monthly reports. Have a positive attitude with a passion to learn & succeed, an energetic approach and an ability to take accountability Why join Rockwell? We provide a competitive salary that reflects your experience and qualifications. You will also have the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive setting, collaborating with experts in the field and making a positive impact on the environment. Our company prioritises work-life balance and supports your professional growth through training opportunities. Rockwell is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Cost Management Project Management Quantity Surveying TPBN1_IJ