Senior Quantity Surveyor- Freelance

Adept:us; Athlone; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept:us is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities for major mechanical and electrical packages within a complex engineering environment in Ireland. You will work closely with project and commercial teams to manage cost control, variations, and final accounts. A strong building services background and NEC/JCT/RIAI contract knowledge are essential, with a proven track record in subcontractor management.

Qualifications

• Senior or experienced QS with M&E or Building Services background.
• Strong mechanical bias and experience with M&E contractors.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT/RIAI contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Identify, price and manage project variations and change.
• Prepare interim valuations and commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, budgets and forecasts.
• Work with site teams to identify changes and capture cost impacts.
• Support monthly cost reporting and final accounts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

M&E Experience

Building Services

Cost Management

Negotiation

Contracts NEC/JCT

Subcontractor management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

CostX

MS Excel

Job description

We're working with an established engineering and construction business looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for significant mechanical and electrical packages within a complex engineering and construction environment.

We're particularly interested in Quantity Surveyors with a strong mechanical bias and experience working for an M&E, Mechanical or Building Services contractor.

The Role

Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you'll manage all aspects of cost control and commercial administration throughout project delivery.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts
• Identify, price and manage project variations and change
• Prepare interim valuations and commercial reports
• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial agreements
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, budgets and forecasts
• Work closely with site teams to identify changes and capture cost impacts
• Manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Support monthly cost reporting and final account preparation
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders

About You

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor within M&E or Building Services
• Strong mechanical experience particularly welcomed
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts
• Good knowledge of construction contracts including NEC, JCT, RIAI or similar
• Strong commercial, negotiation and cost management skills
• Experience on pharmaceutical, data centre, industrial, manufacturing or other major engineering projects would be advantageous
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification