Overview of the Employer
A family run business, trading for over 28 years, McCrory provides Design & Build Principal Contractor construction services to deliver infrastructure improvements for prestige clients in the energy, transport & utilities sectors in the UK and Ireland.
Clients have included: Ireland / N. Ireland: The Rail Procurement Agency (RPA), Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann, NI Translink and, Great Britain: Network Rail, National Grid, Affinity Water and the Channel Tunnel Group T/A Eurotunnel.
Overview of Role
The successful candidate will be based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone and will be introduced to the commercial aspects of various infrastructure building & civil engineering projects for prestigious clients ranging in value from £1K to £15M, located in the UK and Ireland.
Current projects, immediate opportunities and live tenders are predominantly in the southeast of England.
Current projects include: Civil Engineering works, High Voltage Substation and Low Voltage Distribution diversion & implementation, Reinforced Concrete foundations, Structures and Buildings, Portal Steel frame building, Cladding & Roofing, Heavy Duty Reinforced Concrete and tarmac highway pavement finishes, services and utilities diversion and installation, general building, industrial facility and office construction and fitout including full Mechanical & Electrical fitout and various building internal fitout.
The ideal applicant will have 0 – 5 years’ experience working in a similar sector in the UK and be familiar with UK based processes, regulations, procedures etc.
Applicable to NI Applicants Only:
Regular travel to England will be required. The frequency and duration of the stays in England will be negotiable. Infrequent travel to client’s sites in France will also be required.
Flights to, accommodation, travel expenses and company pool vehicles in England will be provided.
Reports To
Senior Management & Senior Commercial Manager (“SCM”)
Region
GB/England
Project/Site Location
Folkstone, Kent
Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly costings and budget reports for SCM & Director(s).
- Processing of site measures for periodic valuations for multiple projects.
- Support Site Management with preparation of accurate Daily Allocation Sheet Records (DASR’s), review and processing of same to identify Compensation Events / Variations.
- Preparation, review and monitoring of variation claims to client including compensation events under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
- Liaising and negotiating with client QS’s, commercial and project managers to ensure early warnings, valuationsclaims and compensation events are justly appraised.
- Assist and support the SCM in the monitoring of project budgets and costings.
- Review of sub-contractor claims and preparation of payments for approval by Director(s).
- Preparation and support of pricing for tender opportunities.
Additional & Shared Roles and Responsibilities
- Liaising with colleagues as part of the project delivery team, contributing as required to ensure the safe delivery of project to the specifications and budgets while managing risk, operational and delivery constraints.
- Assist and support site management, SPE, and the Directors in annual ISO audits.
- Miscellaneous and various tasks associated with the business day-to-day operations
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Third Level Education: BA (Hons) in Quantity Surveying.
- A Level or equivalent in Mathematics (B or higher), 1 x Science (C or higher) and any other A-Level (C or higher).
- Consideration will be given to equivalent qualification pathways, including vocational and apprenticeship routes.
- GCSE Level in Mathematics (B or higher), 1 x Science (C or higher), English (B or higher) and any other.
- Full Clean (3 points or less) UK/EU Driving Licence with exclusive access to own vehicle.
- Current passport with at least six months to expiry.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role with an interest in infrastructure
- Experienced in MS Excel, MS Outlook, and the MS Windows file system.
- Good Health – Network Rail (ML1) Medical may be conducted.
- Have a good understanding and experience of contemporary professional email communications with a high standard of grammar and punctuation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written (email) forms.
- Experience in the operation of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts
- Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written (email) forms.
- Be able to work independently, show initiative and be self-motivated and to work independently and as part of a team with a common goal.
- Have access to own mode of transport to a fixed place of business and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Folkestone.
Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Characteristics
- Background and interest in infrastructure, transport or energy sectors
- CSCS UK H&S Test for Managers & Professionals.
- CSCS / CSR / NPORS Site Card
- High level of attendance and punctuality in school and higher education.
- Knowledge and/or experience of MS Project.
- Experience working under NEC3 & NEC4 contracts.
- An ability to listen and learn from highly experienced senior colleagues with an appetite, eagerness and willingness to learn and develop new skills and experience.
- A positive attitude towards delivery with a constructive mindset and an appetite to identify, address and solve problems.
Other Additional Information
- Access NI / DBS Checks will be conducted.
- Workplace Medical will be carried out.
- Right to work in the UK required.
- Commencement as soon as possible.
- Access to company pool vehicle for business use.
- Laptop, mobile phone, company fuel & expenses credit card provided.
- Must have been resident in the UK or Ireland for a minimum of 5 years.
- National Security Vetting / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) will be conducted by the UK Home Office on behalf of the Client for access to high security areas.
Salary & Package
- Negotiable, meeting your expectations, estimated at £55,000 – £65,000 and dependant on CV, Record of Academic Achievement, experience and interview appraisal.
- Overtime available on mutual agreement: Saturday paid at 1.25 and Sundays paid at 1.66 rate.
Working Hours
47.5 hrs (Monday to Friday 07.30am to 17.30pm).
Employee Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement is 21 days per year, excluding statutory bank holidays. Following two consecutive years of service, entitlement increases incrementally by one day per year, reaching a maximum of 25 days after five years’ service.
- Guaranteed annual minimum, 2%, maximum 5% salary scale,
- Guaranteed Christmas Bonus minimum 1%, maximum 5% of salary,
- Company Healthcare package
Deadline for Applicants
Friday 13/11/2026 at 17:00 GMT.
Additional Information
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate an unrestricted right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position.
- We do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies or anyone other than direct applicants presenting on their own behalf. Any CVs received without prior agreement will be treated as a gift with no fee or obligation arising.
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