Structural Steel QS & Estimator – Full Lifecycle

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Monaghan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dual Quantity Surveyor & Estimator for structural steel projects in Monaghan, Ireland. The role covers tendering, cost control, valuations and final accounts across major steel contracts.

You will price work accurately, manage budgets and cash flow, and challenge supplier quotations to maximize commercial value while collaborating with clients and site teams.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Estimating or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• At least 3 years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• At least 3 years' estimating experience.
• At least 3 years' experience working on structural steel contracts.
• Experience working on commercial contracts.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills.
• Ideally, previous experience managing structural steel projects.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate tenders, measurements and estimates, then manage the tender return process.
• Own cost control across structural steel contracts, keeping budgets, valuations and cash flow under control.
• Manage monthly valuations, cost-value reporting, subcontract liabilities, accruals and final accounts.
• Challenge subcontractor and supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and identify the best commercial value.
• Track variations, disruption, project trends, gains and losses - making sure commercial opportunities are not missed.
• Work directly with clients, consultants, architects, site teams and project management to keep the commercial position clear.
• Involvement in subcontract documentation, plant and labour records, payment notifications and value engineering as projects progress.

Education

HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Estimating or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dual Quantity Surveyor & Estimator for structural steel projects in Monaghan, Ireland. The role covers tendering, cost control, valuations and final accounts across major steel contracts.

You will price work accurately, manage budgets and cash flow, and challenge supplier quotations to maximize commercial value while collaborating with clients and site teams.