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Lead Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

  • Location: Dublin, Ireland
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Life Sciences , Pharmaceuticals
  • Contact: Ivanna Troian
  • Contact Email: ivanna.troian@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
  • Start Date: 29 July 2025
  • Expiry Date: 29 August 2025
  • Job Ref: V-280200

Role: Lead Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Dublin with transfer to Frankfurt as project progresses

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Snr Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. The role will predominately focus on a specific project within the Life Sciences sector (Pharma/Biopharma). The procurement phase of the project is underway and will be managed from the Dublin office with some travel required to Frankfort for client and contractor meetings. Following the procurement phase of the project the candidate will be sought to locate to site based in Frankfurt.

The successful candidate will be equally capable of working independently or as part of a larger team and will report directly to the managing surveyor.


Responsibilities

Pre-Contract responsibilities would include:

  • Preparing capital cost estimates

  • Assisting in tendering procedures and contract arrangements

  • Prepare pricing documents for tender packages

During the tendering phase responsibilities would include:

  • Providing advice on tendering procedures

  • Draft instructions to tenderers

  • Development of tender evaluation criteria

  • Drafting of PQQ questionnaires

  • Handling queries during tender period

  • Commercial evaluation of all tender submissions

  • Negotiation with tenderers

Post Contract duties would include:

  • Reporting to the Commercial Manager and responsible for commercial aspects on the project.

  • Preparation of Interim Valuations.

  • Preparation of monthly Cost Reporting.

  • Client and Contractor meetings.

  • Negotiation and agreement of Variations.

  • Review and assessment of Contract Claims.

  • Agreement of Final Accounts


Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum 8years Experience in the Construction Industry.

  • German language (not a requirement but would be a benefit)

  • Life Science Project experience

  • Specific Mechanical Quantity Surveying experience

  • Ability to work well within a team and to collaborate with others.

  • Quantity Surveying degree.

  • Must be commercially aware, flexible and have ambition to progress.

  • Drive and determination to manage strict budgets to ensure the commercial success of the project.

  • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.



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