Quantity Surveyor

ASSA ABLOY Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for our Lisburn team. You will manage commercial and contractual performance across UK and Ireland projects, collaborating with Contract Managers and finance teams from tender through final account.

The role requires 5+ years' QS experience, NEC3/JCT knowledge, strong Excel skills, and willingness to travel. ERP experience is a plus; and you will contribute to profitable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years' experience in construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and JCT contracts.
• Ability to interpret drawings and project schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to travel and build customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supporting tendering and contract negotiation processes through risk management and commercial analysis.
• Reviewing and negotiating customer contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Developing, monitoring and managing project budgets.
• Managing contract variations and identifying opportunities to maximise project revenue and profitability.
• Managing customer contractual correspondence and mitigating commercial risk.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Producing financial forecasts and monitoring project profitability.
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontractor agreements and budgets.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial management

Contract interpretation

Reading drawings & schedules

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years' experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (desirable)

Job description

Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Department: Commercial

Reports to: Commercial Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Join ASSA ABLOY - The Global Leader in Access Solutions

ASSA ABLOY is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of door opening solutions, delivering innovative products that provide safety, security and convenience for well known brands and businesses worldwide.

We are hiring for an experienced and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join our Lisburn team, the HQ for UK & Ireland operations. This career opportunity will see you managing the contractual and financial performance of high-profile client projects across the UK and Ireland, working across a broad range of industry sectors and helping to drive business success.

About The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for all commercial and contractual aspects of our construction projects. Working closely with Contract Managers, Finance teams and clients, you will provide expert commercial support from tender stage through to final account settlement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting tendering and contract negotiation processes through effective risk management and commercial analysis.
• Reviewing and negotiating customer contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Developing, monitoring and managing project budgets.
• Managing contract variations and identifying opportunities to maximise project revenue and profitability.
• Managing customer contractual correspondence and mitigating commercial risk.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Producing financial forecasts and monitoring project profitability.
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontractor agreements and budgets.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor and minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the construction or building products sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, including NEC3 and JCT.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and project schedules.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to travel and build strong customer relationships.

Desirable

• Experience using ERP systems.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Commercially astute and results driven.
• Confident in decision making.
• Professional and customer focused.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Innovative in their approach to problem solving.
• Committed to delivering projects through to completion.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Skilled at building positive working relationships across all levels.

Why Join ASSA ABLOY?

At ASSA ABLOY, you'll become part of a global organisation that values innovation, collaboration and professional development.

We offer the opportunity to work on exciting projects while building a rewarding long-term career within an industry-leading business.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.