Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
If you’re a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor who likes to be at the centre of a project—driving decisions, managing risk, and owning the commercial performance—this is one that will keep you properly engaged.
We’re delivering a major project in Sweden and are looking for someone who can take full ownership from early-stage commercial input right through to final account.
The Role
As Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, you’ll lead the mechanical commercial function on a high-spec project, ensuring maximum commercial return while managing risk and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.
You’ll be embedded within the project team, working closely with delivery, planning and commercial colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Take full commercial ownership from tender stage through to final account
Prepare and develop BOQs, budgets and profit plans
Report on project commercial performance to the Project Manager and senior stakeholders
Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts
Ensure all payment certificates are processed in line with subcontract terms and retention agreements
Lead monthly applications, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks and contract claims
Identify and manage contract claims, including material and labour escalations
Price and agree variations, site changes and dayworks in a live project environment
Identify commercial risks early and escalate appropriately to senior management
Work closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure programme alignment with cost and progress
Maintain accurate, detailed commercial records to support reporting and cost tracking
Lead and contribute to commercial meetings with internal teams and the client
Negotiate effectively with clients and their representatives
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or MEP projects
Previous data centre or life sciences project experience is highly advantageous
Strong understanding of contract management, cost control and commercial reporting
Experience managing subcontractors and dealing directly with clients
Confident handling variations, claims and project change
Good understanding of programme and its commercial impact
High attention to detail with a focus on speed and accuracy
Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise without constant direction
What You’ll Notice
You’ll have real ownership of the mechanical commercial function
You’ll be working on a technically demanding data centre project with genuine complexity
You’ll be part of a team that values clarity, accountability and delivery
You’ll be trusted to make decisions and backed when you do
If you’re at that stage where you want full ownership on a serious project—and the chance to see the…