Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor | Dublin (Market leading M&E Contractor)

• Join a leading Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contractor delivering some of Ireland's largest and most technically advanced Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Commercial, and Life Sciences projects.

• Play a key role as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor / M&E Quantity Surveyor / MEP Quantity Surveyor, managing the commercial delivery of complex Mechanical Engineering and Building Services packages from project award through to final account.

• Work alongside Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Commercial Managers, Procurement Teams, and Senior Leadership on high-value Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) construction projects.

• Excellent opportunity to progress into Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, MEP Commercial Manager, or Commercial Director roles.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on landmark Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects across Ireland.

• Long-term career progression with one of Ireland's leading M&E Contractors.

• Exposure to technically advanced Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Commercial, and Life Sciences developments.

• Structured mentoring, professional development, and leadership training.

• Collaborative, innovative, and high-performing commercial team with an extensive pipeline of future work.

About the Opportunity
A leading Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Commercial team based in Dublin.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, or MEP Quantity Surveyor to work on some of Ireland's largest Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Commercial, and Life Sciences developments. The successful Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the commercial management of Mechanical Engineering and Building Services packages, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining the highest commercial and contractual standards.

Working closely with Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Procurement Teams, Estimators, Planning Teams, and Senior Commercial Leadership, the successful Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the financial success of major Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects.

The Role - Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
As Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Building Services packages throughout the project lifecycle. The successful Mechanical Quantity Surveyor / M&E Quantity Surveyor / MEP Quantity Surveyor will manage project costs, subcontractor accounts, procurement, valuations, change management, and final accounts while working closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Management

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Building Services packages, including HVAC, chilled water systems, heating systems, ventilation, plumbing services, process pipework, clean utilities, compressed air systems, medical gases, mechanical plant, pumps, valves, ductwork, insulation, and associated Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Prepare accurate cost forecasts, budgets, cash flow forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), financial reports, and commercial performance reviews while monitoring project profitability and identifying opportunities to improve project margins.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Manage the procurement of mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, specialist vendors, and long-lead equipment, preparing enquiries, evaluating tenders, negotiating commercial terms, and administering subcontract agreements.

• Prepare and agree subcontractor valuations, interim payments, variations, final accounts, and payment recommendations while maintaining strong commercial relationships across the supply chain.

Contract Administration & Change Management

• Manage contractual correspondence, variations, compensation events, claims, and commercial negotiations in accordance with NEC, FIDIC, JCT, and Public Works Contracts, ensuring the company's commercial position is protected at all times.

• Assess design changes, technical queries, value engineering proposals, procurement changes, programme impacts, and additional works while preparing supporting commercial documentation for client approval.

Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Mechanical Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Planners, BIM Teams, Procurement, QA/QC, Commissioning Teams, and Client Representatives to ensure commercial activities remain aligned with programme milestones and project objectives.

• Attend commercial meetings, client meetings, subcontractor reviews, and project progress meetings while providing commercial advice and support to project delivery teams.

Financial Reporting & Commercial Controls

• Produce monthly commercial reports including CVRs, earned value reporting, cost forecasting, procurement reports, variation registers, risk registers, final account forecasts, and project dashboards, ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring commercial performance, identifying lessons learned, improving procurement strategies, and contributing to best practice across the commercial function.

Necessary Requirements of the Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• 3+ years' experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical QS, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Building Services Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Engineer within an M&E contracting or Mechanical Engineering environment.

• Proven experience managing the commercial delivery of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Building Services projects across Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

• Strong knowledge of: Mechanical Quantity Surveying, M&E Quantity Surveying, MEP Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Building Services, Commercial Management, Cost Planning, Procurement, Contract Administration, Cost Reporting, CVRs, Cash Flow Forecasting, Change Management, Variations, Claims Management, Final Accounts, Risk Management & Value Engineering.

• Experience working under NEC, FIDIC, JCT, or Public Works Contracts, with excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.

• Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering systems including HVAC, chilled water, heating systems, process pipework, plumbing services, clean utilities, medical gases, compressed air systems, mechanical plant, pumps, valves, ductwork, and associated Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Building Services.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, CostX, Cubit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or similar commercial software.

• Applicants must hold full eligibility to live and work in Ireland.

Why Apply?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, or MEP Quantity Surveyor to join one of Ireland's leading Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contractors. Working on major Mechanical Engineering and Building Services projects, you will play a pivotal role in the commercial success of high-profile developments while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, and Commercial Leaders. With a substantial pipeline of Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Commercial, and Life Sciences projects, this role offers outstanding long-term career progression into Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, and MEP Commercial Manager positions.

For more information on this Mechanical Quantity Surveyor opportunity or other Mechanical Quantity Surveyor / Electrical Quantity Surveyor opportunities across Ireland, UK or Europe. Please reach out to a member of Evergreen Talent Group for a confidential chat.