Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mercury; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex engineering and construction projects across the EU. The role involves reviewing contract docs, preparing and issuing subcontract enquiries, and managing cash flow and monthly progress applications.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in QS or engineering, excellent Excel skills (SAP a plus), strong analytical ability, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in QS/engineering.
• 6+ years' experience in QS or engineering with commercial exposure.
• Strong understanding of subcontracts and MEP disciplines.
• Fluent in English, high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel across the EU as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project contract documentation.
• Prepare and analyse supplier and sub-contractor enquiries.
• Issue contract documents to the supply chain.
• Monitor changes in scope and pricing of variations.
• Prepare and agreeing monthly progress applications.
• Financial and contractual control of sub-contractor accounts.
• Issue contractual notices and evaluate loss/expense/acceleration claims.
• Provide fast, accurate, competitive and profitable estimates.
• Prepare monthly commercial project reports.
• Provide data and analysis of issues and risks as required by Management.
• Manage and forecast project cash flows.
• Liaise with client, main contractor and other departments.
• CVR reporting across multiple projects.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in QS/Engineering

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor, Dublin, Ireland

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including: Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Review and understanding project contract documentation.
• Preparing and analysing supplier and sub-contractor enquiries.
• Preparation and issuing of contract documents to our supply chain.
• Monitoring change in our scope of work and pricing of variations.
• Preparing and agreeing Monthly progress applications.
• Financial and contractual control of sub-contractor accounts.
• Issuing of contractual notices and evaluate loss and expense/acceleration claims.
• Providing fast, accurate, competitive and profitable estimates.
• Preparation of monthly commercial project reports.
• Provide Data and analysis of issues & risks as required by Management.
• Managing and forecasting of project Cash flows.
• Liaising with the client, main contractor and other departments.
• CVR Reporting across multiple projects.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Academically (Degree) qualified and or relevant experience in the industry
• 6+ years’ experience in a QS role or engineering role with good commercial exposure
• A wide understanding of subcontracts
• We are looking for candidates from MEP discipline areas.
• Able to negotiate with clients and subcontractors on a professional level
• Experience in use of Excel a requirement (SAP experience an advantage)
• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must have fluency in written and spoken English for this QS Job.
• Regular travel to the EU will be expected as part of this role. Mercury Fire Protection Operates across the EU and visits to live sites is essential.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.