Quantity Surveyor-Specialist Contractor

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Private health insurance

Sick pay

Flexible hours

Onsite parking

Career progression

Training opportunities

Team events

Referral scheme

Job summary

VANRATH are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Specialist Contractor on education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

The role focuses on commercial management of projects, producing BOQs, valuations, variations, and final accounts, with a competitive salary (£45,000 - £65,000) and benefits package, plus career progression and a supportive environment. Excellent benefits include private health insurance, pension, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' industry experience, including groundwork and civil engineering packages.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, forms, techniques and costs.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or membership of a relevant professional body.
• Clear understanding of contractual obligations, breaches and remedies.
• Familiarity with procurement options and current regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial management of projects.
• Ensuring clear and concise measurement, valuations, variations, preparation, submission, and agreement of interim and final accounts.
• Produce BOQs, monitor cash collection, monitor sub-contractor accounts, ensure budgets are met and attend regular finance meetings.
• Assisting in implementing the business plan and developing business opportunities.
• Regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager and Managing Director.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Civil engineering packages

Commercial management

Contractual knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or professional body

Tools

Conquest

Job description

• Job Reference: JMQS020926
• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor-Specialist Contractor
• Salary: £45-65k depending on experience
• Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland

Quantity Surveyor

Are you looking for a Quantity Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading Specialist Contractor that deliver high-quality projects.

VANRATH are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Specialist Contractor on education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects.

Remuneration

£Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience)
• Opportunity to work on high-value and diverse construction projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Career progression within a growing business
• 29 days' holidays, increasing to 34 days with service.
• Group pension
• Private Health Insurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Training and progression opportunities
• Open-door policy
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Team Bonding Events

Client

Our client has over 40 years' experience providing bespoke construction solutions, offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, and installation services across the UK and Ireland. It serves multiple sectors with a range of flexible, cost-effective buildings, focusing on quality, efficiency, safety, and meeting complex client requirements.

Overview of Role:

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial management of projects.
• Ensuring clear and concise measurement, valuations, variations, preparation, submission, and agreement of interim and final accounts.
• Produce BOQs, monitor cash collection, monitor sub-contractor accounts, ensure budgets are met and attend regular finance meetings.
• Assisting in implementing the business plan and developing business opportunities.
• Regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager and Managing Director.

Desirable

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in successful project delivery and a minimum of 3 years' industry experience, including significant involvement in groundwork and civil engineering packages.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, forms, techniques, and associated construction costs, particularly within groundwork, drainage, excavation, and infrastructure works.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or membership of a relevant professional body.
• Clear understanding of contractual obligations, breaches, and remedies.
• Competent knowledge of a range of procurement options available in the industry.
• Familiarity with current legal and regulatory developments in respect of construction and associated law.
• Experience in Construction estimating software (Conquest)