Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveying Suirbhéireacht Chainníochta Meicniúil & Leictreach

The MSc M&E Quantity Surveying programme is a two-year part time programme designed for Quantity Surveyors employed within the construction and built environment sector seeking a specialised qualification in M&E at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). 

The design, installation, and coordination of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services are central to the performance, safety, and sustainability of modern buildings. The industry now operates within an established landscape of smart, energy‑efficient, and low‑carbon construction, where the complexity of M&E systems and the need for skilled specialists are significant. 

Emerging technologies are raising the standard of building design and performance over the whole life, and smart building technologies, renewable energy installations, and integrated digital controls are now regarded as fundamental project requirements rather than optional add-on features. This shift places increased demands on construction professionals, including Quantity Surveyors (QSs), to combine strong traditional measurement, quantification, and costing expertise with specialised M&E knowledge, while also developing competency in emerging enabling technologies.

This programme is designed to equip learners with advanced technical, commercial, coordination and digital skills needed to navigate this evolving landscape and to contribute effectively to modern construction projects in driving effective project outcomes. 

As participants are required to be employed within the construction and built environment sector, emphasis is placed on the application of academic theory to practice with applied learning and assessment throughout for real world impact.  

Applicants that hold a level 8 honours degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline (with a second class honours, second division award) may be considered but must be working within an M&E related function within the construction and built environment sector.

Non-standard applicants will be considered in line with the University Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and will be subject to interview.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Year 1 

• Mechanical Building Services – Thermal and Environmental Systems
• Quantification and Costing Mechanical – Measurement and Costing Principles
• BIM for Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
• Advanced Construction Project Control

• Electrical Building Services -Infrastructure and Distribution Systems
• Quantification & Costing Electrical – Measurement and Costing Principles
• Sustainable Construction and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
• Advanced Construction Project Control

Year 2

• Mechanical Building Services – Integrated Life Safety, Controls and Building Management Systems
• Quantification and Costing Mechanical – Measurement and Commercial Management
• Whole Life Cycle Costing and ICMS Implementation
• Applied Project 

• Electrical Building Services – Systems and Integration
• Quantification and Costing Electrical – Advanced Electrical Costing and BIM Applications
• BIM in M&E: Advanced Fundamentals
• Applied Project

Classes typically take place on Monday and Wednesday evening in Bolton Street with in person attendance required on alternate weeks.

*This is subject to change*

EU Students

• Applications for this course are now open - Apply Now

Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programmes that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.

For further information, please visit How To Apply.