Job Description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To 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 Project Quantity Surveyor | Milan, Italy | Data Centre

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on complex, large-scale projects and wants to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Kirby Group Engineering is one of Europe's leading engineering services providers, delivering innovative mechanical, electrical and instrumentation solutions across Data Centre, Life Sciences, Industrial and Power & Renewables sectors. With a reputation built on excellence, collaboration and successful project delivery, Kirby continues to partner with some of the world's most recognised clients on mission-critical developments.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a major Data Centre project in Milan.

This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of the commercial management of the project, ensuring contractual obligations are met while maximising commercial performance from project commencement through to final account.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre project from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts, ensuring payment processes align with subcontract agreements and procurement terms.
• Administer contractual obligations while supporting both project and client-specific commercial requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly applications for payment, including remeasures, variations, dayworks, change orders and contractual claims.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring timely reporting and escalation to senior leadership.
• Develop, manage and maintain project budgets, cost plans, BOQs, profit plans and commercial forecasts.
• Lead commercial meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams, providing detailed cost and performance reporting.
• Manage and agree variations, compensation events, dayworks and change control processes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Planning Engineers to ensure commercial reporting accurately reflects project progress and programme performance.
• Monitor labour, material and subcontract costs, identifying potential escalations and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Maintain robust commercial records and supporting documentation to underpin project reporting and account settlements.
• Support contract administration activities and ensure compliance with project and company governance procedures.
• Negotiate effectively with clients, consultants and subcontractors to achieve favourable commercial outcomes.
• Provide leadership and commercial guidance to project teams while driving best practice throughout project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Previous Data Centre, Mission Critical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical or similar technically complex project experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of variations, claims management, procurement and subcontractor account management.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and mitigate risk.
• Experience managing client-facing commercial processes and building successful stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and perform in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related qualification.

Why Join Kirby Group Engineering?

• Work on one of Europe's most significant Data Centre developments.
• Join a market-leading engineering contractor with an outstanding industry reputation.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing commercial team.
• Gain exposure to world-class clients and complex engineering projects.
• Opportunity for long-term career development and progression across Kirby's international operations.
• Attractive salary, benefits package and relocation support where applicable.

Build Your Career with Kirby

At Kirby Group Engineering, our people are the driving force behind our success. We invest in talented professionals who want to challenge themselves, develop their expertise and contribute to delivering some of the most exciting engineering projects in Europe.

If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial career and play a key role in a landmark Data Centre project in Milan, we'd love to hear from you.

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.