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Person Specification:
Employee Benefits:
This opportunity is permanent contract. It is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further their career.
This role will be based at our Newry Head Office Monday to Friday.
Job Nature : Full Time
To be considered for this position, please click APPLY below to send us your up-to-date CV.
Job Purpose:
Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in Newry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all commercial aspects of MGME projects, including cost control, budget management, and subcontractor management.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising project profitability.
- Review and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Liaise with internal aftercare team to facilitate the subcontract requirement to cover the defects liability period through to payment of the final retention release.
- Monitor project financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Assist with monthly Cost and Margin Reporting reviewing current cost against original budget.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.
- Ensure the optimum commercial return is achieved for all projects.
- Prepare the cost/value reconciliation reports accurately.
- Prepare and agree on interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
- Agree on final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
- Advise on any outstanding contractual claims remaining
- Ensure sub-contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules in accordance with the contract program having achieved the appropriate approvals.
- Maintain control of accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
- Any other duties as requested or required by the Manager or Senior Management Team.
Person Specification:
- 3-5 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
- Strong understanding of contracts and relevant regulations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in cost estimation and financial analysis.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- A full clean UK/ROI driver license and comfortable traveling to sites in the Greater Dublin area.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of ROI bank holidays)
- Early finish on Fridays
- Active social and charity calendar
This opportunity is permanent contract. It is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further their career.
This role will be based at our Newry Head Office Monday to Friday.
Job Nature : Full Time
To be considered for this position, please click APPLY below to send us your up-to-date CV.
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Location: Newry
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in Newry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all commercial aspects of MGME projects, including cost control, budget management, and subcontractor management.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising project profitability.
- Review and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Liaise with internal aftercare team to facilitate the subcontract requirement to cover the defects liability period through to payment of the final retention release.
- Monitor project financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Assist with monthly Cost and Margin Reporting reviewing current cost against original budget.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.
- Ensure the optimum commercial return is achieved for all projects.
- Prepare the cost/value reconciliation reports accurately.
- Prepare and agree on interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
- Agree on final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
- Advise on any outstanding contractual claims remaining
- Ensure sub-contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules in accordance with the contract program having achieved the appropriate approvals.
- Maintain control of accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
- Any other duties as requested or required by the Manager or Senior Management Team.
Person Specification:
- 3-5 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
- Strong understanding of contracts and relevant regulations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in cost estimation and financial analysis.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- A full clean UK/ROI driver license and comfortable traveling to sites in the Greater Dublin area.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of ROI bank holidays)
- Early finish on Fridays
- Active social and charity calendar
This opportunity is permanent contract. It is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further their career.
This role will be based at our Newry Head Office Monday to Friday.
Job Nature : Full Time
To be considered for this position, please click APPLY below to send us your up-to-date CV.
WHJS1_NI
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Posted: May 20th, 2026