Flexible Hours Quantity Surveyor: Drive Value & Risk

Farrans Construction; Antrim; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management, maximise value, and minimise risk across projects. You will partner with delivery teams to ensure commercial targets, quality, programme, carbon and HSE goals are met.

The role requires strong contract understanding, post-contract experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to compile reports, valuations and cost projections. You will collaborate with supply chain and clients to drive commercial success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• To 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 that Farrans Construction 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 and documentation to clients.
• Strive for continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility
• Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies

Education

Degree level in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification

Pre- and post-contract experience in construction QS roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farrans Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management, maximise value, and minimise risk across projects. You will partner with delivery teams to ensure commercial targets, quality, programme, carbon and HSE goals are met.

The role requires strong contract understanding, post-contract experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to compile reports, valuations and cost projections. You will collaborate with supply chain and clients to drive commercial success.