Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector)

VanRath; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is assisting in the search for a Quantity Surveyor for a public sector client in Ballymena. This role lasts 6-12 months with a chance of extension or permanency. Candidates should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, have MRICS or FRICS membership, and possess at least five years of experience in providing Quantity Surveying services, including budget estimates and familiarity with NEC Contracts. The role offers an annual salary of £42,708, plus benefits.

Benefits

Discount benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrating Quantity Surveying services experience.
• MRICS or FRICS Chartered Member.
• Experience providing cost plans for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Cost manage and develop projects within the portfolio of services.
• Implement developing structures and procedures for services.
• Ensure cost planning for Minor capital projects meets DE capital standards.

Skills

Budget estimates

Cost plans

NEC Contracts

Chartered Membership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector) – 6-12 months initially with great likelihood of extension and permanent, based in Ballymena. VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• To cost manage and develop projects as part of the portfolio of services outlined.
• To be part of transformational change and implement developing structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services.
• To take part in the significant ongoing change and harmonisation process across Infrastructure Capital Development Division and the CCUM.
• Be accountable to the CCUM for the effective cost management and delivery of all Major and Minor capital works, with significant input across all sectors.
• Ensure cost planning and delivery of Minor capital projects is in line with policy and complies with DE capital standards.
• Advise and support the CCUM in the development of the strategic direction for these services and work closely with other Managers, Heads of Service, Assistant Directors and the SMT within the Client to ensure that Major and Minor capital development supports the area planning process and is in line with service requirements.

Requirements

• Have a Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying.
• Have a minimum of three years' demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services.
• Be a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS).
• Have a minimum of two years' demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services.
• Have a minimum of five years' demonstrable experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully providing budget estimates or cost plans for construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in the NEC or similar Suite of Contracts, including experience in the assessment of NEC or similar Compensation Events and preparation of assessments for payment.

Remuneration

£42,708 per annum, plus discount benefits.

How to apply

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Ballymena or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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