JJ Rhatigan & Company
Quantity Surveyor
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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.
The Role
As a 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.
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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
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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.
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