Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Cork

Overview

Manage cost control, valuations, BOQs and financial reporting for mechanical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• boq preparation
• cost monitoring
• cost reporting
• cash flow
• cost analysis
• vendor management

Tasks

-Take off from drawings to create BOQ for projects. -Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager. -Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost date to be effective on cost reduction. -Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. -Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedures. -Monitor costs from vendors or subcontractors, explore variances, managing issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery. -Actively promote and participate in improvement groups, to improve quality, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve working methods, conditions and communications. -Analyse drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour costs vs estimates. -Create cash flow forecasts for projects. -Create cost reports on actual costs and examine estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organising and scheduling work. -Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost.

Requirements

• mechanical eng
• mechanical qs
• 5+ years
• excel
• pharma
• negotiations

What You Bring

pharma, DC and Industrial DesignBuild Search is working closely with a leading Mechanical Contractor in Cork. Due to successfully securing new projects throughout Cork and the Munster region they have an opening for an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. Within this position you will look after schedule, valuations variations and financial reports. This position offers structured career progression. -Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Quantity Surveying -Ability to agree final accounts, negotiations with sub-contractors -5+ years Mechanical QS experience -Open to travel to site throughout Ireland and UK if required to attend site/ client meetings. -Previous experience on pharma and industrial projects. -Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve. -Competent in Measurement packages, Microsoft excel and word.

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About Design Build Search

-Headquartered in Dublin with consultants across Ireland, it serves both domestic and international construction markets. -Thrives on repeat business and referrals, reflecting deep client relationships and proven delivery in recruitment services. -Delivers permanent, contract and executive recruitment across engineering, project management, quantity surveying, health & safety, BIM and site roles. -Works with global consultancies and leading Irish contractors, managing full-cycle hires from junior to C‑suite level. -Has filled roles across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, QS, BIM, H&S, site leadership, and project/contracts disciplines. -Operates beyond Ireland, supporting international placements in the UK, Europe and farther afield. -Distinguishes itself by acting as an extension of client brands—offering consultancy-led, culturally nuanced recruitment. -Enjoys a lively culture with team events, remote working flexibility and backing from a wider group for operational support.

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