- Job Location: Cookstown / Site in UK
- Job Type: Placement
- Job Closing Date: 8th November 2026
Our applications are now open for our Placement 2027 intake.
Placement Quantity Surveyor
| Division/Department | Commercial |
| Reports to | Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager |
| Location | Cookstown / Site in UK |
| Salary Range | Negotiable |
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, as a Placement Quantity Surveyor you will work closely with other members of the commercial team and the project managers by assisting with financial, commercial and contractual management of projects from package procurement, post tender hand over through to final account close out.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with the management of the subcontract procurement process – preparation of tender packages,
tender reconciliations and subcontract documents - Assist with the responsibility for management of all project costs in adherence with the internal budget
targets - Track weekly site labour and prelim costs, updating and maintaining tracker documents for review with the project team
- Measurement from drawings (and on site where required) to prepare, negotiate, and agree subcontractor
and client variations - Contribute to the monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) for each project
- Assist with cost and value reconciliation of all items for Senior QS’s agreement with Commercial
Manager - Attendance at client’s monthly project progress meetings where
- Any other duties as required by management.
Education/Experience
- Must be working towards a degree / HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline
- Strong communication skills (Written & oral)
- Good time management skills
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivated with a drive to achieve results
- IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD
- Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK and Ireland.
To apply for this role please complete the below link, If you have any trouble completing the Microsoft form, please contact recruitment@mcaleer-rushe.co.uk
Apply here : Graduate & Placement Applications- McAleer & Rushe – Fill in form
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McAleer & Rushe is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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