Location: West/Southwest Region, Ireland
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Essential Requirements
Before applying, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Degree qualified in M&E Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience in an M&E Quantity Surveying or commercial role
- Experience managing project costs on water, wastewater or utility infrastructure projects
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary project team
If you're looking to develop your career on major infrastructure projects with a leading civil engineering contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Ward & Burke is seeking an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the West and Southwest of Ireland.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, site teams and clients, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and commercial success throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation for Mechanical & Electrical works
- Evaluate subcontractor quotations and support the procurement of M&E packages
- Measure and value completed works and prepare interim valuations and payment applications
- Monitor project costs and prepare regular cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
- Identify, price and manage variations, claims and change orders
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to achieve commercial objectives
- Attend project meetings and provide commercial guidance to project delivery teams
- Support project forecasting and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering
- Assist in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Commercially focused with excellent attention to detail
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Confident analysing costs and contractual information
- A proactive problem solver with strong negotiation skills
- Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment
- Motivated to develop a long-term career within the water and infrastructure sector
What Ward & Burke Offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading civil engineering contractor
- Involvement in major water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to completion
- Ongoing training and support for professional development
- A collaborative, supportive working environment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- The opportunity to shape your own career within a growing organisation
Apply Today
If you have the experience, commercial expertise and ambition to contribute to the successful delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please visit the Ward & Burke careers website.
Education:
Experience:
- M&E Quantity Surveying : 2 years (required)
- Water/Utility Projects : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
