Quantity Surveyor – Housing Projects & Compliance (NI)

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Executive is recruiting for Quantity Surveyors to join their Project Delivery team across Northern Ireland. This Band 6 position reports to the Senior Project Manager and requires strong commercial management of assets and investment programmes.

You will assess value for money, manage budgets, and provide contract guidance while ensuring compliance with policies. A driving licence is essential, with various experience pathways described in the job spec.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 in Building/Construction.
• 1 year’s relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.
• OR BTEC Higher Level 5 with 2 years’ relevant experience in Building/Construction.
• OR CPD/experiential learning with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in 4 of the following areas: commercial planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, contract guidance, policy implementation, and driving responsibilities.
• Must possess a current driving licence or access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial management of NIHE’s assets and planned works.
• Maximise value for money in the construction programme.
• Ensure investment is affordable, meets NIHE standards and is delivered to a high standard with customer satisfaction.
• Collect, analyse and report performance, quality and cost data; incl. benchmarking.
• Give technical advice on construction contract matters to stakeholders.
• Implement policies and processes; monitor and take corrective action as needed.

Skills

Commercial planning

Budget management

Performance reporting

Technical contract guidance

Policy implementation

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Building/Construction

BTEC Higher Level 5 in Building/Construction

CPD / experiential learning (continued professional development)

Tools

NEC 3/4 construction contracts

Job description

The Housing Executive is recruiting for Quantity Surveyors to join their Project Delivery team across Northern Ireland. This Band 6 position reports to the Senior Project Manager and requires strong commercial management of assets and investment programmes.

You will assess value for money, manage budgets, and provide contract guidance while ensuring compliance with policies. A driving licence is essential, with various experience pathways described in the job spec.