Quantity Surveyor

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Lisburn team, overseeing commercial and contractual performance on UK & Ireland client projects. You will collaborate with Contract Managers, Finance, and clients from tender through final accounts, ensuring profitable outcomes.

The role requires at least five years' QS experience in construction or building products, strong commercial and financial management skills, and familiarity with NEC3/JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor with industry experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Sound understanding of NEC3 and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual support from tender to final account.
• Reviewing and negotiating customer contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Developing, monitoring and managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Managing variations and subcontractor budgets to maximise profitability.
• Produce financial forecasts and monitor project profitability.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial management

Interpreting drawings & schedules

Independent & team work

Travel willingness

ERP systems experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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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.
• Experience using ERP systems.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Commercially astute and results driven.
• 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.