Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ yearsTo 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 Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) Data Centre Project | Finsterwalde, Germany Kirby Group deliver some of the most technically complex data centre projects in Europe — and they do it by trusting experienced people to take ownership and make sound commercial decisions. This role sits at the heart of a major data centre project in Finsterwalde, where strong commercial leadership will directly influence project performance, margin and outcomes. If you’re a Mechanical Senior QS who values autonomy, clarity of role and being properly involved in delivery, this is a project worth your attention. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical), you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and site teams to ensure successful delivery. You’ll lead the commercial and contractual function from early stages through to final account, acting as a key interface with the client and supply chain while protecting commercial position and managing risk throughout. This is a hands‑on role with genuine influence, not a reporting‑only position. Key Responsibilities Full management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements across the project lifecycleActing as the primary commercial interface with the client’s commercial and contract teamsManaging project procurement, including mechanical subcontractorsCarrying out cost management, forecasting and risk analysisReviewing all incoming correspondence from the client, design team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical items and initiating appropriate responsesManaging the commercial performance of subcontractors, including valuations, variations and final accountsPreparing accurate project cost reports, margin forecasts and cashflow reportsLeading change control procedures, negotiating and agreeing costs with the clientPreparing and submitting monthly valuations and certificationsDriving the project through to final account agreement What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within mechanical or M&E contractingBackground delivering data centres, mission‑critical, life sciences or pharmaceutical projectsStrong understanding of commercial and contractual managementComfortable engaging directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholdersCommercially astute, detail‑focused and confident managing riskA practical, delivery‑focused approach with the ability to see the bigger picture Why Kirby Group? Kirby Group are a well‑established engineering contractor with a strong European footprint, particularly in the data centre sector. They are known for delivering complex projects safely, efficiently and with commercial discipline. You’ll be supported by experienced leadership, work within a high‑performing project team, and be trusted to manage your scope properly. The Finsterwalde project is a significant scheme with visibility and long‑term opportunity beyond it. What’s On Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive packageLong‑term pipeline of European data centre projectsA role with genuine commercial responsibility and influenceOpportunity to work on a flagship project with a leading contractor For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies – Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411. Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.