Senior Quantity Surveyor | Cork, Ireland | Engineering Contractor | €90,000

Egmont; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Pension contribution

CPD support

Job summary

Egmont in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on high-value projects across industrial, life sciences, energy and infrastructure sectors. Based in Cork, you will drive cost control, reporting and profitability from pre-construction through final accounts.

The role requires a Degree in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of seven years in contracting, with strong knowledge of Irish contracts and client-facing negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a contracting environment (engineering, civil, or M&E preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of Irish forms of contract (e.g. PWC, FIDIC, NEC).
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control skills.
• Confident in client-facing roles and negotiating with subcontractors.
• Proficient in reporting, cash flow forecasting, and project finance.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of assigned projects.
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Subcontractor procurement and contract administration.
• Monitor and report on project costs, margins, and cash flow.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams.
• Contribute to risk analysis and value engineering.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and company procedures.

Skills

Client-facing

Cost control

Forecasting

Project finance

Negotiation

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Cork, Ireland | Engineering Contractor | €90,000

Oct 15

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Engineering Contractor (Cork)

We are working with a well-established engineering contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role based in Cork. This is a key strategic hire, offering the successful candidate a long-term opportunity with a company that delivers complex projects across the industrial, life sciences, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

The role offers a competitive package, strong career progression, and the chance to be part of a company known for its technical expertise and long-standing presence in the Irish construction market.

The Role:

You will take the lead on the commercial management of multiple high-value projects, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and senior management to ensure profitability, contractual compliance, and cost control from pre-construction through final account.

Responsibilities:

Full commercial management of assigned projects

Prepare cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Subcontractor procurement and contract administration

Monitor and report on project costs, margins, and cash flow

Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams

Contribute to risk analysis and value engineering

Ensure adherence to contract terms and company procedures

Requirements:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Minimum 7 years’ experience in a contracting environment (engineering, civil, or M&E preferred)

Excellent knowledge of Irish forms of contract (e.g. PWC, FIDIC, NEC)

Strong commercial awareness and cost control skills

Confident in client-facing roles and negotiating with subcontractors

Proficient in reporting, cash flow forecasting, and project finance

Full driving licence

What’s on Offer:

Salary up to €90,000 (DOE)

Company vehicle / car allowance

Health insurance

Pension contribution

CPD and professional membership support

Strong pipeline of local projects

Career path to Commercial Lead or Contracts Manager