Lead Quantity Surveyor

Sodexo Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Access to Gym onsite

Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job summary

Sodexo in Belfast is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost management and commercial oversight for a large, multi-site property portfolio. The role supports capital projects, lifecycle works, and maintenance with a focus on value optimization.

You will prepare cost plans, manage tenders, and ensure NEC4 compliance while maintaining robust commercial records and client relationships across sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC4 Contracts including PSC, TSC, ECC and ECSC.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial management, property, FM, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts is 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

NEC4 contracts knowledge

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/related

MRICS Chartership (desirable)

Job description

• Hybrid role (2-3 days in the office)
• 40 hours per week/ Monday to Friday
• 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:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

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