Quantity Surveyor

Traka (Assa Abloy); Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. You will work with Contract Managers, Finance teams and clients from tender through final accounts.

The role requires at least 5 years of QS experience, strong commercial acumen, and solid knowledge of NEC3/JCT contracts. Travel and ERP experience are desirable, with a permanent, on-site position in a global access solutions group.

Qualifications

• Essential qualified Quantity Surveyor with minimum 5 years' experience in construction or building products.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Sound understanding of NEC3 and JCT contracts.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and project schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to travel and build customer relationships.
• Desirable experience using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

5+ years experience

Contract knowledge NEC3/JCT

Excel

Travel willingness

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Quantity Surveyor 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.

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

• Essential 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.

Personal Attributes

• 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.

Ready to unlock your potential?

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.

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.