Quantity Surveyor

Combined Facilities Management Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Northern Ireland seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of Social Housing Maintenance Contracts. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience, relevant educational qualifications, and strong communication skills, with a focus on client relationships and effective project management. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and understanding of sub-contractor management.
• Commercially and operationally aware on delivery of works.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery and contractual management of projects.
• Oversee payment applications and agree final accounts.
• Build strong client and supply chain relationships.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC

Contracts Tender Preparation

Education

BSC (Hons), HND, BTEC in Construction related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Package

Microsoft Project

Job description

This is a role that is 100% Northern Ireland based, with occasional travel to other CFM/ client sites. This role offers continuous professional development opportunities in a collaborative and supportive work environment. The role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package that is consummate with experience.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior QS this role is responsible for the commercial delivery and contractual management of Social Housing Maintenance Contracts, including remeasurement and valuation of works ensuring that commercial and contractual targets are achieved. The role will be required to commercially manage a profile of work and to ensure the maximum contribution for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management of respective projects from pre-tender to client hand over.
• Ensure effective interaction between QS and the Project Manager; also mentor trainee QS.
• Agreeing specification and budget for all new projects monitoring throughout to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Responsible for sub-contracting letting, negotiation and financial accounting.
• Issuing of Early Warnings along with valuing and submitting Compensation Events in line with NEC 3 requirements.
• Update all monthly WIP/CVR, cost and commercial plans and have accountability, along with the project team for the commercial performance of the department.
• Working within a fast-paced environment ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee all payment applications and agreeing final accounts, ensuring measurement and submission of works to client is accurately measured in a timely manner.
• Ensure Cost control of all works in line with budgets while ensuring works are being delivered effectively and within contractual SLA’s.
• Ensure accurate records of works are being recorded and maintained.
• Recording and issuing Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Attend Client meetings representing CFM in best possible light, building strong client and supply chain relationships by working in a collaborative manner ensuring repeat business.

Our Requirements

Essential

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• BSC (Hons), HND, BTEC in Construction related field
• Knowledge and understanding of sub-contractor management
• Commercially and Operationally aware on delivery of works
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Enthusiastic and result driven
• IT literate – Microsoft Office Package
• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience of Public Sector contracts
• Knowledge of NEC 3 contracts
• Microsoft Project

Competencies

• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a cross functional team

Skills:

• Quantity Surveying
• NEC
• Contracts Tender Preparation