Quantity Surveyor

Circet Ireland & UK; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The ideal candidate will assist in commercial reporting systems, focus on risk mitigation, and manage costs on Power Infrastructure contracts. This role requires at least 1 year of experience in Power Network projects and a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics & Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 1+ years' experience on Power Network projects.
• Strong understanding of pricing, cost, and profit.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial functions of work packages including Design, Test & Commission.
• Work with project delivery teams for project change control.
• Prepare internal and external commercial reports.

Skills

Commercial functions management

Cost management

Numerical and analytical skills

Understanding of pricing and cost

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

NEC3

Job description

We are Hiring! We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, with knowledge of overhead lines, civils, cabling and poling activities on Power Infrastructure and Maintenance Contracts, to join our growing team in Northern Ireland. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for assisting the Commercial Manager in implementing commercial reporting systems and procedures to maximise commercial benefits of all responsible contracts, with particular focus on risk mitigation, pricing of variations (EWN/CE Processes), detailed cost management, and day‑to‑day management of contracts or a portfolio of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Commercial functions of various work packages including Design, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant.
• Work with the project delivery teams responsible for the work packages / project change control and management
• Liaise with Project / Contracts Managers to collate information on the projects.
• Work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and control.
• Prepare internal and external commercial reports.
• Establish and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders.
• Manage costs of both direct labour, material, plant and subcontractors.
• Estimate change / variations using various methods.
• Forecast cost and measure cost of completed work packages.
• Assist with the implementation of commercial strategies.
• Hold meetings with both Clients and Senior Circet Management to keep cost projections in line with program.
• Assist tender and bid teams with bills of quantities and budgets.

Skills & Experience required

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics & Management or the equivalent.
• Minimum 1+ years' experience working on Power Network projects.
• Proven ability to run complex and multiple bids.
• Strong understanding of pricing, cost and profit.
• Basic understanding of contract language.
• NEC3 experience.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, ability to problem solve and make decisions.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion.
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders.
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme.
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility.
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.