Quantity Surveyor & Estimator - Structural Steel

Location: Monaghan, Ireland
Salary: €40,000-€60,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, with site/project travel

The Company

The steelwork on these projects doesn't stop at the fabrication stage. From the first tender through to the final account, someone needs to keep a close eye on the numbers, spot where the opportunities are and make sure the commercial position stays under control.

This is an established structural steel specialist delivering large-scale projects across Ireland, with a workload that means this role will have exposure to projects from tender stage through to completion.

They are now looking for someone who can bridge the gap between estimating and quantity surveying and take ownership of the commercial side of their projects.

The Role

This is a hands-on position covering both estimating and commercial management.

Prepare tenders, measurements and estimates, taking enquiries through to submission.
Manage contract costs from the initial tender through to final account.
Monitor valuations, cash flow, cost reports and subcontract liabilities throughout the project.
Identify variations, disruption, commercial opportunities and areas of potential gain or loss.
Negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations to establish the best commercial outcome.
Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, site teams and planners to keep the commercial position aligned with project delivery.

The Candidate

You will already have a background covering both quantity surveying and estimating, ideally within structural steel or a closely related construction environment.

You should have:

An HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Estimating or a related discipline.
5+ years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
At least 3 years' QS 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.

Previous experience managing structural steel projects would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will need to be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and dealing directly with the people involved in delivering the projects.

Why Consider It?

Salary of €40,000-€60,000, depending on experience.
Exposure to large structural steel projects across Ireland.
A role covering both estimating and commercial management, rather than being restricted to one side of the process.
Opportunity to influence cost control, tendering and commercial performance.
Regular interaction with clients, consultants, site teams and subcontractors.
Monday-Friday working pattern.
A position where your commercial decisions have a direct impact on project performance.

How to Apply

If you have a background in structural steel estimating and quantity surveying and are looking for a role where you can have involvement from the first tender through to final account, send over your CV for a confidential conversation.

I'll be happy to tell you more about the projects, the business and what the role looks like day to day.

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