Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mivan Ltd; Antrim; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mivan Ltd based in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project budgets and provide commercial support to the Project Manager. You will oversee cost control on new build and fit-out projects and lead a team of commercial resources.

The role requires a third level Quantity Surveying qualification, strong leadership, and willingness to travel to UK sites. We offer a competitive salary, training and development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in new build and fit-out projects as a senior surveyor.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage project budgets and subcontractor costs.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills; able to negotiate and influence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train the project’s commercial resources.
• Prepare and manage the project budget and cost reports.
• Procurement of subcontractors and agreement of subcontract conditions.
• Maintain commercial control of subcontract packages and variations.
• Provide contractual guidance to the Project Manager and liaise with clients.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Subcontract procurement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying

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.

If you are looking for a role where you can influence growth, build lasting partnerships and be part of an ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 30th September 2026 at 13:00

Mivan is an Equal Opportunities Employer