Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

AllSite Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a respected engineering firm based in Arklow, County Wicklow. This role focuses on supporting major energy and industrial projects, involving full lifecycle project management for technically complex and large-scale ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, benchmarking, and feasibility studies during pre-construction and planning phases for significant energy and industrial projects.
• Develop cost plans, prepare budgets, and produce cash flow forecasts.
• Support procurement strategy formulation and manage tendering procedures.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, scopes of work, and tender documentation.
• Assess tenders and provide contract award recommendations.
• Identify project risks and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Oversee commercial elements of main contracts and subcontract packages throughout construction.
• Handle measurement, valuation, and agreement of interim payments.
• Manage variations, change control, and compensation events effectively.
• Deliver precise cost reporting, forecasting, and manage financial risks.
• Coordinate closely with project management, engineering, and site teams.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations including NEC, FIDIC, or bespoke contracts.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize project accounts during close-out.
• Settle subcontractor accounts and assist commercial close-out and project handover activities.
• Conduct cost analyses and reporting after project completion.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor role.
• Proven track record managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Experience in sectors such as power, energy centres, pharmaceutical, data centres, or heavy industrial projects.
• Sound knowledge of cost control, procurement strategies, and contract administration.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience within the energy or power generation sectors.
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or Irish standard forms of contract.
• Experience working on projects with values exceeding €50 million.

Key Competencies

• Robust commercial and financial insight.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capability to function independently as well as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent negotiation capabilities.