Intermediate QS

Astatine Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to take ownership of the commercial success of projects from estimation handover through to completion. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost management, procurement, subcontractor assessments, and financial reporting, ensuring project profitability and efficiency.

This role requires strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to managing contracts and supplier relationships. The QS will work closely with project managers, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are met.

Astatine Limited is a specialised energy company, founded by a highly experienced management team with proven entrepreneurial, commercial and technical success in their respective careers to date. Astatine develop, design, construct, operate, fund (if required) and maintain multi-technology assets to enable an acceleration toward zero carbon for energy users across multiple sectors. The key values of our company are collaboration, innovation, urgency and integrity. The primary technology used in our projects are solar PV, battery energy storage and heat pumps. This is a huge growth area forecast for the next 20 years, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to upskill in these technologies, their applications and design considerations.

• Salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Hybrid working model – Work from Astatine's offices located in Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8 when required, otherwise work remotely/from home.
• Contract Type: Full Time Contract
• Working Hours: Full time – Monday to Friday
• Reports To: Commercial Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the commercial performance of the project from handover to completion.
• Prepare and present monthly cost plans and financial for review by the senior management team.
• Monitor and manage project cast flow and budgets, ensuring cost control measures are in place.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring contract compliance.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management
  • Assess subcontractor applications for payment and ensure they align with contractual agreements and project progress.
  • Lead the procurement of major plant items, ensuring cost-effective and timely purchases.
  • Manage subcontractor agreements, including negotiations, contract drafting, and performance monitoring.
  • Ensure procurement and subcontractor agreements align with project timelines and budgets.
• Contract & Variation Management
  • Manage contract administration, ensuring adherence to FIDIC Suite, NEC, JCT, or other relevant contract frameworks.
  • Prepare and submit variations, claims, and valuations in line with contractual obligations.
  • Support dispute resolution and claims negotiation where required.
• Project Reporting & Compliance
  • Provide accurate and timely financial forecasting, cost tracking, and value reconciliations.
  • Work closely with project teams to ensure commercial awareness across departments.
  • Assist in final account preparation and settlement with clients and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and industry standards for mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects.
• Requirements
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contracting.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, subcontractor management, and procurement.
• Experience working with FIDIC Red/Yellow book, JCT, NEC, or similar contracts.
• Strong negotiation and commercial risk management skills.
• Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Experience with Renewable Energy , industrial, data centers, or large-scale commercial projects is preferred.
• What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on high-value and technically complex Energy projects.
  • Career development and progression opportunities within Astatine Ltd.
  • A supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Apply:
  • Interested candidates to submit CV and covering letter through the "Apply Now" section on our Careers page.
  • Cover letter/email should briefly describe a little about yourself and why you would like to work with Astatine and should also indicate the earliest start date you are available.