Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Belfast, offering hybrid working. The role involves managing projects, liaising with various teams to control costs, and ensuring contractual compliance. Essential qualifications include a degree, chartered status, and experience in civil engineering sectors. Ideal candidates will also manage subcontractors and mentor junior staff, contributing actively to project success.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• Working towards chartered membership with a recognized institution.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors is essential.
• Current CSR accreditation or ability to obtain it within the first month of employment.
• NEC4 experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying duties for projects and work packages.
• Liaise with teams to control costs and meet client requirements.
• Manage main contracts and contractual correspondence.
• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation and payment applications.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost analysis and control

Client collaboration

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Budget preparation

Mentoring junior staff

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered membership in a relevant institution (working towards)

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Belfast with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• Prepare project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Continuously develop professionally by participating in external networking, conferences, associations and groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations
• Maintain a positive and solution‑oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback
• Undertake additional duties, training and/or hours of work as reasonably required and consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment, maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Working towards or having chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors
• Current CSR (or equivalent) accreditation, or ability to attain within the first month of employment
• NEC4 experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing an individual or small team
• Valid EUSR Water Hygiene Card