Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mivan Ltd; Antrim; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mivan Ltd is a dynamic joinery and interior fit-out contractor based in Northern Ireland. We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project budgets and provide commercial support to the Project Manager on NI-based projects.

You will lead the commercial resources, oversee budget preparation, procurement, and monthly reporting, while negotiating with subcontractors and clients. Travel to UK sites will be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Senior level quantity surveying experience on new build and fit-out projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership capability.
• Experience negotiating with subcontractors and clients at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project commercial team and develop the commercial strategy.
• Prepare and manage the project budget and cost plans.
• Procurement of subcontractors and agreement of subcontract conditions.
• Maintain cost/value reconciliations and monthly reports.
• Provide contractual advice to the Project Manager and liaise with stakeholders.
• Travel to UK sites as required.

Skills

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity – Northern Ireland Based

Mivan is a dynamic and progressive specialist joinery and interior fit-out contractor with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are currently looking for an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the project budgets in order to attain commercial targets & provide commercial support to the Project Manager.

Candidates should have extensive experience on new build and fit out type projects as a senior surveyor, and a third level Quantity Surveying qualification or construction related discipline The ideal candidate will be commercially astute with strong leadership and people management skills and the ability to negotiate and influence.

Main duties will include:

• Responsible for the management, training and development of the project’s commercial resources
• Preparation & management of the project budget
• Procurement of subcontractors and agreement of subcontract conditions
• Commercial control of subcontract packages
• Value and agree the cost of any variations
• Prepare cost, value and reconciliation monthly reports on each assigned project
• With regards to estimate build up costs for each element of the work, identify labour, material requirements and source and obtain quotations where applicable.
• Liaise with purchasing / buying for specialist providers
• Attend internal hand-over meetings
• Provide feedback information to Business Development regarding tender values vs. actual costs
• Maintain working relationships with the client and project team
• Providing contractual advice to the Project Manager

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Extensive experience on new build and fit out type projects as a senior surveyor
• Experience dealing with sub-contractors and clients and their representatives at a senior level.
• Third Level Quantity Surveying qualification or construction related discipline
• Good commercial attitude and drive
• Willing to travel as travel to UK sites will be required

Why Join Us?

At Mivan, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing environment where our people are supported to succeed.

Our values shape the way we work and the decisions we make. We are looking for people who share these values:

• Can-do attitude – take ownership, solve problems and get things done.
• Recognise our people – treat others with respect, work as one team and support each other's success.
• Advance innovation – challenge the status quo and look for better ways of working.
• Focus on health and safety – prioritises health, safety and wellbeing.
• Take pride – care about quality and delivering exceptional results.

We will reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package, training and personal development opportunities and a range of initiatives designed to support a healthy work/life balance.

Closing date for applications is 11th September 2026 at 13:00

Mivan is an Equal Opportunities Employer