Job Description

About Our Client

We are partnered with a leading specialist Mechanical & Electrical contractor operating at the highest end of the technical construction market. The business is deeply embedded in the delivery of complex, mission-critical environments and has a long-standing presence across major advanced manufacturing and high-tech infrastructure projects in Ireland.

Their project portfolio includes large-scale, highly regulated M&E installations requiring exceptional precision, data accuracy, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. With ongoing works across Dublin and Kildare, the organisation continues to invest in strengthening its on-site commercial and technical capability to support long-term project delivery.

As a specialist contractor with mature systems and strong governance, they offer commercially minded professionals hands-on exposure to some of Ireland’s most technically demanding construction environments.

What They Are Looking For

The business is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its on-site commercial team, working closely with the Commercial Manager on a major semiconductor project. This role will suit someone with prior semiconductor project experience, which is essential due to the complexity of systems and the extended training period required in this sector.

The position offers a blended scope, incorporating elements of Quantity Surveying, Engineering, and Project Management. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in live measurement, commercial reporting, subcontractor management, and data-driven cost control, operating within a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

This role will suit a technically capable professional with 1–5 years’ experience who is confident working with digital tools, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives on close collaboration with site and engineering teams.

Why This Role Is Unique (Impact & Influence)

This is a rare opportunity to work directly on a major semiconductor facility, gaining exposure to one of the most specialised construction sectors in the market. The role offers deep technical development, close mentorship from senior commercial leadership, and long-term career value in a sector where experienced professionals are in high demand.

Responsibilities

• Carry out active measurement of installed M&E works on site to support valuations and cost control.

• Manage and interrogate project data using BIM platforms and specialist M&E/commercial software.

• Support commercial reporting, forecasting, and package-level cost tracking.

• Manage subcontractor performance, progress, and commercial compliance.

• Assist with subcontractor negotiations, variations, and change management processes.

• Communicate effectively with engineering, project management, and client-side teams to ensure alignment.

• Support document control, audit readiness, and compliance reporting within a regulated environment.

Criteria for the Role

• 1–5 years’ experience in a QS, Engineering, or Project Management role within construction.

• Essential prior experience working on semiconductor projects.

• Strong capability in BIM environments and specialist data management software.

• Experience with live measurement, subcontractor coordination, and commercial reporting.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, comfortable operating in a site-based role.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary of circa €65,000, dependent on experience and technical capability.
Long-term involvement on a major semiconductor project across Dublin and Kildare.
Close, day-to-day collaboration with an experienced Commercial Manager on site.
A technically diverse role blending QS, engineering, and PM responsibilities.
Significant career value through continued exposure to highly specialised M&E environments.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV via the Apply Now button.
For a confidential discussion, you can also contact Finn Davey on +353 1 270 9457 or email finn@gedonexecutive.com