Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: €80k - €90K + €10k Car Allowance or Company Car & Fuel Card.
Are you ready to take charge of project costs, drive commercial success, and make a real impact in the process mechanical construction world? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be the go-to expert for managing budgets from day one to project handover—balancing cost control with safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Review tenders, rates, preliminaries, and contract terms before projects kick off.
* Raise invoices for completed work and provide clear cost justification.
* Lead interim commercial meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
* Keep the Commercial Manager and Directors updated with detailed project reports.
* Handle purchase orders and invoices for customers and subcontractors.
* Manage subcontractors from tender stage through to final account—evaluating rates, issuing agreements, and overseeing commercial aspects.
* Oversee subcontractor accounts, interim valuations, and final settlements.
* Ensure payment certificates are processed accurately and on time.
* Work closely with project teams to track subcontractor claims, certify payments, and negotiate final accounts.
* Administer contracts and client requirements, issuing interim and final accounts per project.
* Submit monthly applications covering re-measures, site changes, day works, and any contract claims.
* Identify and report material or labour escalations.
* Review and control all project cost centres.
* Spot potential commercial risks and alert senior management promptly.
* Verify measures on works and ensure rates are correctly applied.
* Manage variations, daily work changes, and subcontractor re-measurements.
* Liaise with clients on progress valuations, supporting documentation, final accounts, and retentions.
* Follow company processes and maintain industry-standard best practices.
What You Bring to the Table:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
* 5–10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in the process mechanical sector.
* Confident with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
* Logical thinker who can link technical requirements to commercial outcomes.
* Accountable and organised, taking ownership from start to finish.
* Decisive, able to make strong calls even with incomplete info.
* Strong negotiator with excellent rapport-building skills.
* Numerate, financially savvy, and detail-obsessed.
* Great communicator, both written and verbal.
* Personable, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to juggle multiple tasks without breaking a sweat.
What's in It for You:
We don't just offer a job—we offer a place to grow, thrive, and be rewarded for your hard work:
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 21 days holiday (increasing with service)
* 24/7 digital doctor access
* Life assurance and income protection
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Review and development opportunities
* Paid tuition support
* Employee referral scheme
* Sports and social club access
* Service awards