Quantity Surveyor

The Recruitment Co; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £19.32

Job summary

The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a busy project delivery team based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to gain valuable experience within a large-scale property and construction environment, supporting the delivery of investment and maintenance programmes.

Main duties include preparing specs and bills, tender support, cost evaluation, budgets, and contract administration. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.
• 1-5 years’ construction, property or surveying experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic Access NI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
• Support the tendering process and contract administration activities.
• Evaluate tenders and quotations, analyse costs and prepare contract documentation.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance of projects.
• Ensure value for money across project delivery and maintenance programmes.
• Provide advice on contract terms, conditions and commercial risk management.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Authorise works instructions, variations and invoices within approved limits.
• Maintain accurate project records and performance data.
• Assist in risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Location: Belfast
Pay Rate: £19.32 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary until January 2027
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a busy project delivery team based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to gain valuable experience within a large-scale property and construction environment, supporting the delivery of investment and maintenance programmes.

Main Duties

• Prepare and assist with the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
• Support the tendering process and contract administration activities.
• Evaluate tenders and quotations, analyse costs and prepare contract documentation.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance of projects.
• Ensure value for money is achieved across project delivery and maintenance programmes.
• Provide advice on contract terms, conditions and commercial risk management.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Authorise works instructions, variations and invoices within approved limits.
• Maintain accurate project records and performance data.
• Assist in risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers where required.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and management teams.Essential Criteria
• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Quantity Surveying experience.
• 1-5 years’ relevant construction, property or surveying experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic Access NI clearance required.

What’s on Offer?

• £19.32 per hour.
• Full-time Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to work on a range of property and construction projects.
• Ongoing support from The Recruitment Co.