Quantity Surveyor

Hunter Savage; Holywood; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Job summary

Hunter Savage, Belfast-based construction recruitment partner, is sourcing an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing client’s team. The role covers feasibility through final account, with full ownership of project finances on a NI project, and close collaboration with clients and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, tender bids, and contracts (JCT/NEC), while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust cost control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator on build projects.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Proficient in JCT/NEC contracts and construction law
• Strong Excel skills, negotiation ability, and commercial risk analysis
• Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate budgets, conduct cost checks, and review monthly financial forecasts against actuals
• Lead the tendering process, evaluate bids, and negotiate contract terms and pricing
• Ensure compliance with industry contracts (JCT/NEC) and construction law
• Manage contractual claims, value engineering, and variation requests to protect commercial interests
• Advise clients and senior management on feasibility, profitability, and cost impacts

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Commercial risk analysis

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Belfast | £55,000 – £75,000 + Van

We are hiring for our client, a growing construction business with a strong pipeline of projects across Belfast and NI, for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This QS role offers genuine autonomy — from feasibility and tendering right through to final account — and the chance to take real ownership of project finances on a first project based in NI.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will manage costs, negotiate contracts, and safeguard commercial interests across live construction projects, working closely with clients, project managers, and senior stakeholders.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Competitive salary – £55,000 to £75,000 plus van
2. Strong pipeline of local projects – stable, long-term opportunity
3. Autonomous role – real ownership of project finances

The Role

• Prepare accurate budgets, conduct cost checks, and review monthly financial forecasts against actuals
• Lead the tendering process, evaluate bids, and negotiate contract terms and pricing
• Ensure compliance with industry contracts (JCT/NEC) and construction law
• Manage contractual claims, value engineering, and variation requests to protect commercial interests
• Advise clients and senior management on feasibility, profitability, and cost impacts

The Person

• 5+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator on build projects
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Proficient in JCT/NEC contracts and construction law
• Strong Excel skills, negotiation ability, and commercial risk analysis
• Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
• Full UK driving licence

The Reward

• £55,000–£75,000 depending on experience, plus van
• Long-term, stable role with a growing team
• Real autonomy and ownership from day one

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Quantity Surveyor role, please contact Hunter Savage. Visit our website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.

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