Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Tusker Construction Group; Monaghan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A family-owned construction company is seeking an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager based at their HQ in Co. Monaghan. The successful candidate will be responsible for contract negotiation, cost control, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Required qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the steel fabrication industry. The role offers a full-time position from Monday to Friday, along with additional employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating and quantity surveying within the steel fabrication industry.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, cost control, and final account settlements.
• Highly skilled in managing teams and delivering accurate financial reporting within strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Review tender documentation and submit estimates for contracts.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and final account agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Team management

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Excel

Excellent communication

Strong multitasking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Construction estimation software

Job description

Tusker Construction Group is based in Co. Monaghan. The Business is Family owned, and managed, with over 30 years’ experience in all areas of the construction sector their success is a strong testament to the supporting divisions within the group such as Crane Hire, Plant Hire, Construction & Demolition, Steelworks, Haulage, and Waste Recycling.

As part of our on-going growth, we are now looking to expand our team and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager based at our HQ location in Co. Monaghan.

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program

Requirements:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Industry recognized qualification preferable
• Minimum of 3 years experience in estimating and quantity surveying within the steel fabrication industry is preferable
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, cost control, final account settlements, and building strong customer relationships.
• Highly skilled in managing teams, resolving disputes, and delivering accurate financial reporting within strict deadlines
• Proficiency in construction estimation software/fully proficient in Excel/Word and related software
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to put procedures in place and follow them
• High level of attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Motivated team player and ability to take initiative
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of quality for oneself and others
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Review of tender documentation, measurement, estimation and submission of same.
• Review of tender documentation, completion of take-offs, and submission of tenders for structural steel/construction projects
• Full cost control of contracts, liaising with team members.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and final account agreements.
• Producing weekly/monthly cost value reports for Management.
• Attendance of all relevant site design team meetings, site safety meetings, office meetings and cost review meetings.
• Implementation of new estimating and cost recording methods.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation including the Letter of Award and company H&S Pack.
• Collate and value weekly labour allocation sheets using agreed rates.
• Prepare monthly subcontracts liabilities / accruals at each month end.
• Analyse returned subcontract quotes and establish best value for money.
• Explore and promote areas where opportunities may exist to the Operations Manager.
• Issue Subcontract Payment Notifications as and when required.
• Issue cost allowances to the Site Agent and review budgets for work being undertaken.
• Ensure that Subcontract Pre-Appointments are being completed by the sites.
• Obtain subcontractors insurances and UTR details before work commences.
• Liaise with site team to prepare and submit and agree variation for additional works/site delays.
• Follow up and negotiation of supplier enquiries & quotations.
• Completion of tender checklists.
• Successfully collaborate with key stakeholders to include with clients / client representatives, architects, consultant engineers, site managers, supervisors and planners.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday