Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor? Interested in a diverse career opportunity within one of NI's best recognised organisations, with involvement in multiple industries including construction, facilities maintenance and operations?

VANRATH are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to efficiently and effectively provide professional surveying support to the Commercial Director and the Project Management team, implementing commercial and contractual processes and systems on projects.

Client

Our client is one of NI's largest organisation of businesses and well recognised brands, operating across a range of industries including construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, facilities maintenance and more.

A highly respected, world class family-owned specialist contracting business, they have been in business for over 60 years and have expanded to deliver their contracting services across the UK, Ireland and now internationally.

Remuneration:
£40000 to £45000 salary (negotiable DOE)
Hybrid Working
Car Allowance
Employer Pension Contribution
Life Assurance
Health Cash Plans
Membership to Institutions & Professional Bodies
Gym Membership

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial links between Site Agents, Project Managers, Commercial Managers and Commercial Director
  • To ensure commercial security and control of contracts under tender and throughout the project including execution and delivery
  • External liaison with suppliers and customers regarding project progress and contractual issues
  • Ensure prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and ensure that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with subcontract terms and
  • Applicable legislation
  • Preparation of the forecasting and reporting of costs against value to ensure that it is in line with the contract profitability forecast
  • Manage subcontract accounts including enquiries, comparisons, payments, variations, disputes and final accounts
  • Risk analysis and control
  • Awareness of the estimating process and budget control
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as required


The Ideal Person:

Essential:

  • Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role preferably within a Maintenance or Civil Engineering Company
  • Commercially aware of economies and efficiencies
  • Experience in cost reporting and procurement
  • Understanding of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), preparation, forecasting principles and monthly reporting.
  • Ability to work independently or effectively within a team contributing across a business unit or area
  • Management of various contracts and subcontractors, ensuring company compliance with all necessary contractual and statutory obligations
  • Preparation of cashflows
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Full Valid driving license
  • Flexible regarding travel (travel is not expected to be extensive)
  • IT literate in all Microsoft Office applications - experience in COINS or similar preferable
  • Ability to negotiate and settle disputes and accounts relating both to customers, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on a Subcontract Basis
  • Professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CICES)
  • Relevant experience or qualification in contract law


For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock for a confidential discussion on 028 9033 0250