Quantity Surveyor

Tradeline Recruitment; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradeline Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for hybrid work in Belfast. You will take commercial ownership across multiple projects in Northern Ireland, with project values ranging up to £20m, ensuring accurate cost control and final accounts.

The ideal candidate will have solid UK construction experience, strong contract knowledge, and proven ability to manage subcontractors, budgets and payments while maintaining excellent client and team relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the UK construction sector.
• Able to manage the commercial function on new build projects up to £20m.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Proven track record in managing project costs, subcontractors and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, commercially focused with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for allocated projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, valuations and reporting.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Procure, negotiate with and pay subcontractors.
• Monitor expenditure, identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage variations and change control.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Provide cost forecasts and commercial reports.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Cost management

Contract knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

New build up to £20m

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Belfast (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

We are working on behalf of a well-established construction contractor based in Northern Ireland who are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor, with Main Contracting experience, to join their growing team.

The role works across multiple project sectors within Northern Ireland, with a range of project value from £5m to £50m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and motivated high leve Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the financial and commercial management of construction projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage projects from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for allocated construction projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, valuations and financial reporting.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and payments.
• Monitor project expenditure, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Manage variations, contractual claims and change control processes.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and senior management.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are adhered to.
• Provide accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, in the UK.
• Able to manage the commercial function on new build projects up to £20m
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Proven experience managing project costs, subcontractors and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with strong attention to detail