Ronan McLoughlin
Newry,Co. Down
Summary
Quantity Surveyor with practical experience in cost estimation, contract management, and procurement within the flooring subcontracting sector. Skilled in accurately measuring and valuing works, preparing detailed cost reports, and managing variations and change orders to ensure project profitability. Proven expertise in subcontractor coordination and enforcing health and safety compliance on-site.
Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Adept at managing construction documentation, including BOQs, valuations, and final accounts, ensuring full compliance with contractual and industry standards.
Strong communicator and team player with a track record of collaborating effectively with clients, suppliers, and project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Committed to continuous professional development and making a meaningful impact in the field of quantity surveying.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior Quantity Surveyor
FloorForm Ltd
Armagh, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2023.06 - 2024.09
- Liaised with suppliers to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Streamlined estimation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry trends and technologies to enhance estimation accuracy.
- Managed multiple estimations simultaneously whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.
- Appraised variations and claims for fair resolution.
- Conducted on-site measurements, ensured accurate cost estimates.
- Participated in project meetings, kept stakeholders informed about project progress.
- Assisted senior quantity surveyor, improved project efficiency.
- Analysed blueprints and technical specifications to reduce errors.
Bar staff and floor staff
Rice’s Hotel
Poyntzpass
2021.10 - 2025.03
- I engage with a range of personalities, both customers and staff which demonstrates my ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with co-workers as well as customers
Labourer on Building Site
Scope Contracts
Newry
2020.06 - 2025.03
- This role involves general labouring on building sites as a summer job and currently on days when I am not in University
Trade Counter Assistant
Murdock Newry Building Supplies
Newry
2021.05 - 2023.08
- This role involves working with many different building materials, including lengths of timber, flags/patio tiles and bags of powder (cement, skim, bonding)
- Distributing materials from the yard to the customer and processing payment for products
- I acquired my forklift license working at NBS
Education
University - Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
2021.09 -
Grammar School -
Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School
Newry, Co. Down 2014.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Confident and Self-Assured
- Personable and Approachable
- Results-Oriented and Practical
- Highly Organised
- Reliable and Punctual
- Adaptable and Collaborative
- Contractual understanding
- Procurement process knowledge
References
- Martin Scullion, FloorForm, Senior Quantity Surveyor, 0044 2837517800, martin@floorform.com
- Stephen Clarke, Scope Contracts, 39 Carnacally Road, Newry, BT341LS, 07938055389, scopecontracts@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Gaelic Football - Brock Winner 2018, Current Glenn GAA Senior Player, Represented Down GAA Under 14- Under 21. Trained and supervised children from the age of 11-14 to improve their skills.
- Football - Play for local team in Newry.
- Recreational Golf
- Gym and Running
Timeline
Junior Quantity Surveyor
FloorForm Ltd
2023.06 - 2024.09
Bar staff and floor staff
Rice’s Hotel
2021.10 - 2025.03
University - Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
2021.09 -
Trade Counter Assistant
Murdock Newry Building Supplies
2021.05 - 2023.08
Labourer on Building Site
Scope Contracts
2020.06 - 2025.03
Grammar School -
Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School
2014.09 - 2021.06