AllSite Staffing is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering company for an experienced Senior/ Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join their team on major energy and industrial projects in Arklow. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly regarded engineering company delivering large-scale, technically complex projects, with involvement across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities: Pre -Construction & Planning
Lead cost planning, benchmarking, and feasibility analysis for large-scale energy/industrial projects
Prepare cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
Support procurement strategy and tendering processes
Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, scopes, and tender documentation
Evaluate tenders and recommend contract awards
Identify risks and contribute to value engineering
Construction Phase
Manage commercial aspects of main contracts and subcontract packages
Measurement, valuation, and agreement of interim payments
Manage variations, change control, and compensation events
Deliver cost reporting, forecasting, and financial risk management
Liaise with project management, engineering, and site teams
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations (NEC, FIDIC, or bespoke contracts)
Project Close-Out
Prepare and negotiate final accounts
Settle subcontractor accounts
Support commercial close-out and project handover
Conduct post-project cost analysis and reporting
Experience & Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveyor role
Proven experience delivering projects from pre-construction to completion
Experience in power, energy centres, pharma, data centres, or heavy industrial projects
Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement, and contract administration
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Experience within energy or power generation sectors
Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or Irish standard forms of contract
Experience on projects valued at €50m+
Key Competencies
Strong commercial and financial acumen
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent negotiation skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading engineering company working on high-profile energy and industrial projects in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. �� Apply today through AllSite Staffing to learn more. maeve.curran@allsite.ie
