Senior Quantity Surveyor (Education Projects)

• Job Reference: RASQS220126
• Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Education Projects)
• Salary: c£55,000 - £60,000 + package
• Location: Newry, Northern Ireland

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Are you looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading Construction Company?

VANRATH are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor, based in Newry, Northern Ireland. The role will be focused on projects within the Education sector including new build, refurbishment and maintenance works.

Remuneration:
£55,000 - £60,000 + package

About The Role:
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a new contract well established company. The role offers real variety and responsibility, involving new build, refurbishment and maintenance works within the Education sector.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all commercial aspects of contracts, from tender through to final account
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows
• Lead the preparation and submission of valuations, variations, and claims
• Administer contracts ensuring compliance with terms
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reports to senior management and clients
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance evaluation
• Support compliance with housing regulations, health & safety, and sustainability standards
• Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to achieve successful project delivery

The Ideal Person:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• RICS accreditation would be advantageous
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (maintenance, refurbishment, or new build) preferably with experience in the Education sector
• At least 5 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong knowledge of NEC Forms of Contracts
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High level of financial and commercial awareness
• Strong IT skills, including cost management software and MS Office
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff
• Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times
• Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately
• Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed
• Observe & follow all manual handling practices
• Valid CSR Card or formal Health and Safety Training
• Full UK Driving License
• Be capable of working on own initiative
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Have the ability to work with a wide range of people and team player

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 Robert Apps for a confidential discussion