Senior Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical & HVAC Projects

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Cavan; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Mobile phone and laptop

Professional development support

Long-term career progression

Stable pipeline of mechanical projects

Job summary

Established Mechanical & HVAC Contractor in Co Cavan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of mechanical and HVAC projects from tender handover through to final account.

Based in Cavan, you will work with the Commercial Director, Project Managers and site teams to manage costs, subcontractor accounts, procurement and reporting, ensuring projects are profitable and delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in mechanical, M&E or building services contracting.
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of mechanical or HVAC projects.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Experience working in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple mechanical and HVAC projects.
• Prepare monthly valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare payment applications and client valuations.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain on programme and within budget.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.
• Attend project meetings with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Support junior members of the commercial team where required.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

M&E contracting

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Final accounts

Ireland experience

Education

QS degree

Tools

Excel

Cubit

Procure

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical & HVAC Projects (BH-3386-3)

Location Cavan, Ireland Sector Engineering Salary 100,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical & HVAC Projects
Location: Cavan, Co Cavan
Company: Established Mechanical & HVAC Contractor
Package: Up to €100,000 DOE

The Company

This Irish mechanical contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering mechanical building services projects across Ireland, with particular experience in HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning and cleanroom installations.

Working across the commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial and manufacturing sectors, they are known for delivering technically demanding mechanical packages to a high standard.

Based in Co Cavan, the company has a strong pipeline of secured work throughout Ireland and is now strengthening its commercial team to support continued growth. They offer a stable working environment, good staff retention and the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of mechanical projects.

The Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Based in Co Cavan, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of mechanical and HVAC projects from tender handover through to final account.

Working closely with the Commercial Director, Project Managers and site teams, you will manage project costs, subcontractor accounts, procurement and commercial reporting while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual obligations.

This is a key commercial role offering genuine long-term progression within a growing mechanical contractor.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have 7+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within mechanical, M&E or building services contracting.
• Proven experience required managing the commercial aspects of mechanical or HVAC projects.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Experience working in Ireland is required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience on pharmaceutical, industrial, healthcare or commercial projects.
• Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Experience using modern commercial software such as Excel, Cubit, Procure or similar systems.

Nice to Have

• Chartered or working towards chartership.
• Strong understanding of value engineering and commercial risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple mechanical and HVAC projects.
• Prepare monthly valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare payment applications and client valuations.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain on programme and within budget.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation.
• Attend project meetings with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Support junior members of the commercial team where required.

About You

You are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in mechanical building services or M&E contracting. You are commercially aware, organised and capable of managing several projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

You have a practical approach to commercial management, understand the importance of protecting project margins and are comfortable working as part of an established commercial team delivering high-value mechanical installations throughout Ireland.

What's on Offer

Salary: €85,000 to €100,000 DOE

Benefits

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension
• Annual bonus
• Healthcare
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Professional development support
• Long-term career progression
• Stable pipeline of mechanical projects

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Ireland's well-established mechanical contractors from their office in Cavan, Co Cavan. You'll work on a varied portfolio of mechanical and HVAC projects with the support of an experienced management team and clear opportunities to progress your career.

With a strong order book and repeat client base, the company offers long-term stability alongside technically interesting projects across several sectors.