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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager | Rostrevor, Northern Ireland | Full Time | £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Our client is a civil engineering contractor that delivers a full spectrum of civil engineering services. They specialise in complex, mission-critical projects for data centres across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland, their team is renowned for providing quality-driven groundwork solutions that meet the stringent demands of high-level civil engineering environments.
They are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior Commercial Manager role. The successful candidate will lead a commercial team, shape their strategy, and oversee projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Key responsibilities will include managing commercial processes, monitoring issues, assessing risks, maximising cash flow, preparing claims, and negotiating terms with clients and suppliers. Strong leadership, flexibility with Construction Form Contracts, and excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Are you the right person for the job?
- 3rd level Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying and be able to demonstrate a high level of experience (ideally 5+ years).
- Proven track record in a superior role in both Estimating, Contractual Issues and Final Account negotiations
- Estimating & Tendering
- Very familiar with Contracts and Contractual Disputes.
- Excellent team worker
- Technical knowledge of construction processes – Must be experienced in Civil Engineering / Groundworks
- High attention to detail
- Efficient with time and an ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong communicative skills, both written and oral
- Strong analytical skills
- Full and clean driving license
- Relevant safety accreditations
- Must be very strong and competent in fully using a contract in place
- A professional qualification (e.g., MRICS/MCICES) is a plus.
- High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
What will your role look like?
- Manage and negotiate the subcontract tender process, including estimating, selection of subcontractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation.
- Preparation and processing of quotations, bids, and tenders within client deadlines.
- Produce breakdowns and undertake value engineering to meet client budgetary requirements.
- Preparation of reports and technical documentation, assisting with bid and tender documentation, and contractual terms.
- Preparation of cost, value, and reconciliation monthly reports on each assigned project.
- Monitor cash flow and valuation planning, ensuring applications/valuations are made correctly and in a timely manner.
- Completion of site measurements and preparation of estimates for clients.
- Coordinate with Clients, subcontractors and Suppliers to ensure costs, profitability, and value meet project requirements through to final accounts.
- Resolve contractual/payment disputes proactively and in a timely manner.
- Manage sub-contractor accounts in strict accordance with their terms and conditions to meet project demands/timeframes.
- Ensure all duties comply with company standard HSE policies & procedures.
- Material take-offs; checking quantities against BoQ and relevant specifications.
- Daily program checking, programming, weekly reporting, week lookahead plans, and follow-ups with Site Manager.
- Avoid construction delays by efficiently conducting site inspections.
- Conduct production and operations meetings to facilitate stronger communication and issue resolution.
- Assist in the procurement and buying of materials.
- Payment notices and final accounts to subcontractors.
- Responsible for labour allocations along with the Contracts Manager and management of labour teams.
- Knowledge of UK, Irish, and European Construction methods and Rates.
What can you expect in return?
- Car allowance
- Health insurance
- Contributory pension
- Major Progression Opportunity
- Training and Development
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