Lead Quantity Surveyor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Sodexo rewards and benefits

Free Parking

Access to Gym onsite

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join the Belfast site and deliver high‑quality cost management, commercial governance, and surveying across a multi‑site estate.

You will lead tender processes, manage budgets, forecasts, and final accounts while ensuring NEC4 contract compliance and strong stakeholder engagement. A degree in QS or related field is essential, with MRICS aspiration desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (essential)
• Working towards MRICS Chartership (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of NEC4 Contracts including PSC, TSC, ECC and ECSC
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within commercial management, property, FM, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex commercial data
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cost management, commercial governance, and quantity surveying services across a large, multi-site property estate
• Support capital projects, lifecycle works, planned maintenance programmes, and reactive repairs through effective commercial oversight
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budget forecasts, valuations, payment recommendations, and final accounts
• Lead tender preparation activities including bills of quantities, schedules of rates, pricing schedules, and contractor evaluations
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts, governance requirements, audit standards, and financial controls
• Maintain accurate commercial records, reporting dashboards, and cost forecasting information
• Act as a key commercial contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal operational teams
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, innovation, sustainability, and value optimisation across projects and maintenance activities
• Support risk management activities, including commercial risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Build strong stakeholder relationships while delivering commercially sound outcomes across geographically dispersed sites

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

NEC4 contracts knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus

Sodexo rewards and benefits

Free Parking

Access to Gym onsite

Job Introduction

Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.

We are now seeking a

Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our team at our Belfast site.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality cost management, commercial governance, and quantity surveying services across a large, multi-site property estate
• Support capital projects, lifecycle works, planned maintenance programmes, and reactive repairs through effective commercial oversight
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budget forecasts, valuations, payment recommendations, and final accounts
• Lead tender preparation activities including bills of quantities, schedules of rates, pricing schedules, and contractor evaluations
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts, governance requirements, audit standards, and financial controls
• Maintain accurate commercial records, reporting dashboards, and cost forecasting information
• Act as a key commercial contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal operational teams
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, innovation, sustainability, and value optimisation across projects and maintenance activities
• Support risk management activities, including commercial risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Build strong stakeholder relationships while delivering commercially sound outcomes across geographically dispersed sites

What you bring:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (essential)
• Working towards MRICS Chartership (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of NEC4 Contracts including PSC, TSC, ECC and ECSC
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within commercial management, property, FM, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex commercial data
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications