Quantity Surveyor

Farrans Construction; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial aspects of significant infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for cost monitoring, maximizing revenue, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of ongoing learning and career development. With competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including a car allowance and health coverage, this opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to make a real impact in the construction sector. If you have a passion for construction and a knack for financial management, this role could be your next career move.

Benefits

Car allowance

Payment of annual professional membership

Contributory pensions plan

Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover)

34 days annual leave

Enhanced family policies

Living away from home allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Quantity Surveying with pre and post contract experience.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor costs and maximize revenue on various projects.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Construction Quantity Surveying

Financial Reporting

Contract Management

Cost Analysis

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Modern Construction Techniques

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database Software

Job description

Outline of the role

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for monitoring costs, maximising revenue, minimising liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of financial recording on a variety of projects. Provide commercial support to the delivery teams with the design and construction of the projects in line with time, cost, quality, HSE and Client.

Project Outline

Farrans is currently undertaking a significant infrastructure project in Northern Ireland, focusing on enhancing the Northern Irish Water system. The project aims to improve water quality and supply reliability, ensuring sustainable water services for the community.

As a Quantity Surveyor your duties will include:

• Achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
• Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
• Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts.
• Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule.
• Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract.
• Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets.
• Ensure the company is compliant with all contractual requirements.
• Monitor project expenditure against budget.
• Provide analysis of cost over-run and cost projections.
• Explore opportunities to maximise value and minimise cost.
• Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.
• Identify legitimate contractual claim situations and prepare suitable documentation and notifications to clients in accordance with the contract.
• Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility.
• Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior pre and post contract experience in a construction QS role working on major projects.
• 5 years post qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of modern construction techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues.
• Strong understanding of construction contract conditions.
• Appreciation of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of construction solutions.
• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software.

What we can offer you

Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

• Car allowance.
• Payment of an annual professional membership.
• Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%).
• Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included).
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Enhanced family policies.

Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy).

Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.