Quantity Surveyor
Newry
A bit about the role and client
Vickerstock are working with a well-established construction and fitout group who are currently looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
The company delivers projects across a broad range of sectors, with project values ranging from approximately £100k to £5m. Their work spans construction, civils, car parks, drainage, tarmacking, extensions, and cladding.
The successful candidate will join an established commercial function consisting of 2 Quantity Surveyors, 2 Estimators and a Commercial Manager, working closely with the wider operational and project teams.
Why this opportunity?

• Join an established and growing construction group with 150 employees across the wider business
• Work within a close-knit commercial team of experienced QS and estimating professionals
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, typically ranging from £100k-£5m
• Opportunity to work across both fitout and wider construction and civil engineering projects
• Excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking for greater project variety and responsibility
• Competitive salary package with flexibility depending on experience

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Preparing and managing budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance
• Preparing cost reports and providing commercial advice to project teams
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Working closely with Estimators, Project Managers and the Commercial Manager
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

What you will need

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Candidates from a main contractor, subcontractor, fitout, civils or general construction background will be considered

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £60,000-£75,000+, depending on experience
• Flexible salary package for the right candidate
• Newry or Dublin-based opportunity
• Opportunity to join an established commercial team
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors
• Long-term career progression within a wider group of 150+ employees

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar Commercial / Pre-Construction positions across Ireland, please contact Stephen Roy @ Vickerstock.