Location:
Cork
Discipline:
Commercial
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
30 March 2026

Dornan are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead to join the team to deliver Mechanical packages on a pharmaceutical project in Cork.

You will join a hard-working ambitious team and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised. This is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation across Europe.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Validate tender following award of project with the Project Manager/Director
Assist in preparation of project CCS by analysing the tender and project requirements.
Prepare cash flow by analysing the timing of billings and costs.
Compile monthly reports in accordance with the Group standard procedures.
Where applicable, carry out site measures with Construction and Planning Teams in accordance with contractual procedures.
Ensure timely submission of claims/notices in accordance with provisions of contract.
Ensure that areas of concern are highlighted relating to contract costs, sales, and contribution.
Ensure that you attend monthly commercial and subcontractor meetings.
Draft pre- and post-contract correspondence in consultation with the Project Manager/Director
Identify if material purchases are scope or variation to the budget.
Ensure control of client invoicing by submission of invoices and tracking of payment etc.
Administer payments to subcontractors and suppliers by reviewing submissions in terms of their contracts.
Liaise closely with the Financial Department on project reporting and financials.
Resolve disputes in relation to client / subcontractor issues.
Prepare reports on commercial and contractual issues for the Project and Commercial Managers
Monitor site procurement on receipt of regular reports.
Compiling and agreeing monthly payment applications with the client.

Qualifications and experience:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or equivalent
Working towards chartership or professional Quantity Surveying Certification is desirable
Solid knowledge of Mechanical Systems
Pharma, Semi conductor, or knowledge of complex mechanical packages is required

Why Dornan?

Our commitment to our employees development - we offer career progression pathways, always seeking opportunities to promote and upskill our people.

Health & Wellbeing - Fostering health and wellbeing is paramount to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to mental health manifests through targeted workshops. We have a Health & Wellbeing Calendar, our Employee Assistance Programme, and the formation of a Wellbeing Network comprising over 80 trained Mental Health First Aiders.

Corporate Social Responsibility - We embrace our role in shaping a sustainable future and understand the significance of our impact. We are committed to delivering leadership in sustainability as ESG Citizens. With our expertise, we strive to reduce the environmental footprint of the communities we serve.

Benefits – from helping you to plan for the future to Health & Wellbeing services we continue our commitment to support our people

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe your career should only be limited by your own ambition. At Dornan we are proud of our dynamic workforce and will continue to recruit people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Because we know that diverse organisations perform better.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.

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