Quantity Surveyor

JJ Rhatigan & Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and career机会

Work on high-profile projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

JJ Rhatigan & Company is a leading main contractor delivering residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments across Ireland and the UK. We are seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to manage financial, commercial and contractual aspects from post-tender handover to final account close-out.

You will work with Project Managers, Design Managers and subcontractors to ensure value, compliance and cost control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally MRICS-path or working towards MRICS.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, ideally Design & Build.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred) and regulations.
• Familiarity with BCIS and cost benchmarking.
• Excellent numerical and negotiation skills; able to read drawings and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement from tender to contract execution.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure complete, value-engineered tender information.
• Monitor project costs, cashflows, and cost value reconciliations.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits.
• Maintain procurement trackers, change orders, and cost reporting tools.
• Attend project meetings and provide commercial information.
• Mentor assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

BCIS

Job description

About JJ Rhatigan & Company

JJ Rhatigan is a leading main contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK.

About JJ Rhatigan & Company

JJ Rhatigan is a leading main contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK.

As a family-founded business, we have built a reputation for excellence in health & safety, quality of finish and overall project delivery. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments, combining technical expertise with a collaborative and integrity-led approach.

Our UK business continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships.

About This Role

The Role

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects from post-tender handover through to final account close-out. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure value for money, contractual compliance, and cost control.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement, from tender package preparation and analysis through to contract execution
• Collaborate with project teams and design consultants to ensure tender information is complete, accurate, and value-engineered where possible
• Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, preparing and updating cashflows and cost value reconciliations
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, change order registers, and cost reporting tools
• Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing all necessary commercial information
• Mentor and support assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally a RICS-accredited degree or be working towards MRICS chartership
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred), building regulations, and commercial risk management
• Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking
• Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation and time-management skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand construction methods
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Valid CSCS card preferred
• Willingness to travel to sites as required
• Strong attention to detail and teamworking capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What JJ Rhatigan Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment

If you’re ready to bring your commercial expertise to a growing and ambitious contractor, we’d love to hear from you.