Quantity Surveyor – Steel Fabrication

Wellington Professional Recruitment; Dromore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Metalwork Fabrication Contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to enhance their Commercial team in County Down. This role involves preparing project applications, managing costs, and liaising with site management. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years’ experience in a similar position and a degree in Quantity Surveying, with strong client-facing and communication skills. The company is known for high-profile projects in construction and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor role with a civil/building contractor.
• Experience in the steel/fabrication industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of interim applications.
• Liaising with Site Managers regarding variations and additional work.
• Project cost reports on a monthly basis.
• Preparation of final accounts.
• Management of sub-contract packages.
• Estimating and submitting quotations.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A well established, specialist Metalwork Fabrication Contractor are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team of design and fabrication professionals, delivering complex Steel Fabrication services to some of the biggest construction companies in the UK.Based in County Down, our Client is renowned for their expertise in both design and fabrication of metalwork and pipe-welding. They have secured a creditable reputation with repeat contracts from a vast array of UK Tier 1 Contractors on projects such as London Cross Rail, Water/Wastewater Treatment Projects, Marine, Education, Residential and Healthcare.Due to this ongoing success, they are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor. Some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Preparation of interim applications.
• Regularly liaising with Site Managers with regards to variations/additional work.
• Project Cost reports (monthly).
• Preparation of Final Accounts.
• Management of sub-contract packages.
• Estimating and submitting quotations.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Excellent client-facing skills, with ability to see projects through to completion, on time and to budget, communicating and negotiating with both clients and sub-contractors.
• Highly desirable; at least 5 years' experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor role with a civil / building contractor, previous experience in the steel / fabrication industry is highly desirable.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline, such as Quantity Surveying.

You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.If you feel this "Quantity Surveyor" role is something you may be interested in, and you would like to be considered, please apply via the button shown and we will contact you upon receipt of your application, to discuss your suitability and the role specifics in more detail. Please also be aware that any correspondence or discussions related to this opportunity will be conducted with the utmost of confidentiality.If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please contact either Anne MacEntee or Michael Knox on 02890 312009.This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client.