Construction - Quantity Surveyor (Northern Ireland)

Glanua; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Northern Ireland seeks a Quantity Surveyor to oversee multiple projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing commercial strategies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, with skills in managing contracts and client relationships. This position supports the delivery of successful project outcomes and fosters collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial oversight of programmes and projects.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific commercial strategies.
• Monitor and challenge change control with project delivery teams.
• Compile monthly payment applications for clients.

Skills

5 years' experience in a similar role

Job description

Overview

Construction - Quantity Surveyor (Northern Ireland)

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the commercial oversight of multiple programmes and projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Respect, adhere and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.
• Work closely with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Uphold values of integrity, collaboration, courage, agility and accountability in day-to-day operations and interactions with clients.
• Develop and implement project-specific commercial/contract strategies.
• Assist in the cost build-up and forecasting for projects.
• Support the delivery team in the appointment of key packages including final negotiations and supplier/sub-contract agreements.
• Compile monthly payment applications and submit to the Client as per Contract Requirements; maintain a healthy cash position on contracts.
• Provide cost backup and cost reconciliation as required for the payment process.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project delivery teams.
• Assess monthly payment claims from sub-contractors and process payment certificates; agree on a final account and associated payment certificate at the end of their scope.
• Conduct monthly earned value reporting and maintain an accurate view of cost accruals, progress, cashflow position and costs to completion.
• Develop, negotiate and manage all commercial agreements/contracts to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities.
• Support project delivery teams in the commercial management of contractual issues arising during contract delivery.
• Be aware of changes in legislation, geopolitical issues, or weather events that may affect contract delivery; support protection and recovery if required.
• Analyse and report on complex situations and potential opportunities/risks of variations to cost or programme.
• Build relationships with client-side and joint venture partner commercial leads to foster trust and collaboration.
• Work with delivery teams to develop final accounts and liaise with clients and joint venture partners to resolve them.
• Escalate disputes to the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.
• Assist with building industry-leading teams and continuously seek to improve commercial management processes through lessons learned and innovative solutions.
• Work self-motivated and autonomously if required.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Career Level: Not Required

Application Details

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