Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
About JJ Rhatigan & Company
JJ Rhatigan is a leading main contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK.
As a family-founded business, we have built a reputation for excellence in health & safety, quality of finish and overall project delivery. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments, combining technical expertise with a collaborative and integrity-led approach.
Our UK business continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships.
About this role
The Role
As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects from post-tender handover through to final account close-out. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure value for money, contractual compliance, and cost control.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Lead subcontract procurement, from tender package preparation and analysis through to contract execution
Collaborate with project teams and design consultants to ensure tender information is complete, accurate, and value-engineered where possible
Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, preparing and updating cashflows and cost value reconciliations
Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits
Maintain accurate procurement trackers, change order registers, and cost reporting tools
Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing all necessary commercial information
Mentor and support assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required
Skills & Experience Required
Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally a RICS-accredited degree or be working towards MRICS chartership
Minimum 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects
Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred), building regulations, and commercial risk management
Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking
Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation and time-management skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand construction methods
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Valid CSCS card preferred
Willingness to travel to sites as required
Strong attention to detail and teamworking capability
Proficient in Microsoft Office
What JJ Rhatigan Can Offer You
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact
A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment
If you’re ready to bring your commercial expertise to a growing and ambitious contractor, we’d love to hear from you.
JJ Rhatigan & Company is an equal opportunities employer.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, and cost management principles
- Ability to prepare and manage budgets, valuations, and financial reports for construction projects
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
