Quantity Surveyor

Job Description


Quantity Surveyor

VANRATH is delighted to be assisting an award-winning Chartered building company, recognised as one of Ireland's leading construction contractors in the recruitment of a Quantity Surveyor for their Newry offices. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the commercial manager within infrastructure and projects.
This role will suit a Quantity Surveyor with a background in house building and working knowledge of Construction Contracts.

Responsibilities:

  • Provision of cost and contract management services in support of construction project planning and delivery
  • Cost estimations, tender preparations, cost and value management, contract management
  • Advising project teams on development of project procurement and contracting strategies
  • Management of the procurement of professional service, supply and works contracts
  • Checks and audits in aid of providing assurance on compliance with approved cost, value, etc.
  • Responsibility for valuations checks and approvals



The Ideal Person:

  • 3+ years' Quantity Surveyor experience
  • Working experience within house building projects
  • Strong working knowledge of cost estimations/cost planning, preparing tenders, tender/pricing analysis
  • Degree-level educated in QS, Construction Management or relevant discipline
  • Can lead project teams and confidently liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • Risk and value management experience is desirable but not essential
  • Have experience negotiating with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Be willing to travel to ROI 1-2 days per week.



Remuneration:

  • Very competitive salary based on experience
  • Excellent overall benefits package



For further information on this vacancy, or any similar vacancies in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.