Our client is a highly successful, growing local company with a great reputation for excellence within the Steel Fabrication Engineering Sector. They are also known for being a great company to work for with a forward thinking, people focused Director who understands that long term success can only be achieved by having a great working environment, offering competitive salaries, along with interesting and varied duties and the opportunity for genuine long term career advancement. Due to ongoing and planned business growth, a superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced QS to join the company. They are looking for an experienced, hands-on Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of project costs from initial tender through to final accounts. KEY DUTIES: Tendering & Estimating: Review drawings, take off quantities, and prepare competitive steel tenders and commercial proposals. Cost Management: Track costs on ongoing projects, manage variations, and keep a close eye on budgets. Valuations & Payments: Prepare monthly interim valuations, submit payment applications, and manage sub-contractor accounts. Subcontractor & Supplier Procurement: Source competitive quotes for raw steel, coatings (galvanizing/painting), cladding, and specialist site services. Final Accounts: Agree final accounts with clients and main contractors, making sure variation costs are properly captured and signed off. Commercial Support: Work closely with the workshop management and site managers to flag cost overruns early and keep projects moving smoothly. THE PERSON Qualifications: A degree (BSc / HND or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. Experience: 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Quantity Surveyor specifically within structural steel fabrication/erection or closely related heavy steelwork. Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of steel detailing/drawings, fabrication processes, and standard construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT, or RIAI). Strong Communicator: Comfortable talking to site managers, steel erectors, fabricators, and commercial directors Practical & Resilient: Down-to-earth attitude and happy working in a fast-paced, non-corporate environment. Commercial acumen: A sharp eye for detail on quantities, variations, and contract clauses. SALARY This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-run company which can in turn offer you a stable future, an enjoyable working environment as well as a competitive salary of circa £50k - £55k per annum. TO APPLY Please forward your CV using the link. Alternatively, Please call Declan Rushe, Director in total confidence on 0754 0481 760 (zero seven five four zero four eight one seven six zero) for further details. I am available every day including weekends to 9pm so please feel free to contact me outside normal working hours if it is easier for you. Rushe Executive Search Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this position.
Quantity Surveyor - (Steel Fabrication) in Cookstown employer: Rushe Executive Search
Join a dynamic and innovative family business in the Magherafelt area, where your contributions as a Design Engineer will directly impact the development of cutting-edge agricultural and construction machinery. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to advance to a Senior Design Engineer role within just a couple of years, all while enjoying a supportive work culture that values creativity and collaboration. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a respected brand that prioritises quality and customer satisfaction.
