Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description

What We Do:

Operating from our advanced manufacturing facilities in Ireland, we specialise in the design, development, fabrication and delivery of innovative, sustainable and fully integrated offsite prefabricated solutions. Our engineered systems are manufactured in Ireland and deployed throughout the UK and Europe, supporting major commercial, industrial and mission-critical sectors.

As one of Europe's leading providers of Offsite Manufacturing solutions, we partner with contractors and developers to deliver high-performance modular MEP systems for mission-critical data centre projects. Our expertise in offsite manufacturing enables us to improve program certainty, reduce on-site activity, enhance quality and accelerate project delivery, and support the continued growth of digital infrastructure across the UK and Europe.

Role Overview:

The Commercial department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations — safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Job Title | Senior Quantity Surveyor (Offsite Manufacturing)

Location | Dundalk with Weekly Travel to Projects Across UK & Europe

Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Reporting to | Head of Commercial

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for the successful commercial and financial delivery of projects, including cost control, monthly valuations, variations, change orders and performance reporting. The role involves liaising with contracts, estimating and pre-construction teams to understand project scope, reviewing package allowances, managing subcontractor awards, negotiating and preparing subcontract agreements, and ensuring contracts, orders and supplier terms are appropriate. Key responsibilities include monitoring project performance, preparing and processing valuations and subcontractor payments, ensuring timely receipt of payments, attending commercial meetings to report on project progress and negotiations, and providing commercial support and advice to Project Managers. The position also requires regular site visits across the UK and Europe, with weekly travel as required by project needs.

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.