Senior Quantity Surveyor Claim Specialist

Farrans; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor Claim Specialist to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex contractual matters and drive successful commercial outcomes within a supportive hybrid working environment. You will play a crucial role in advising project teams on contractual issues, pricing variations, and ensuring compliance with the company's policies. The organization values its employees, promoting ongoing learning and career development in a diverse and inclusive setting. If you are passionate about construction management and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Payment of annual professional membership

Contributory pensions plan up to 6%

Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover)

34 days annual leave

Enhanced family policies

Qualifications

• Post contract experience in construction commercial management on major projects.
• Strong understanding of modern Civil Engineering techniques and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and procure sub-contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and manage project costs.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Cost Control

Team Management

IT Skills

Understanding of Civil Engineering

Education

Degree in Commercial Management or related field

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

Job Description - Senior Quantity Surveyor Claim Specialist (01061)

Job Number:

01061

Project Outline

Farrans is currently looking for an experienced Senior QS to join our team in Belfast. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in claims and dispute resolution, who can navigate complex contractual matters and drive successful commercial outcomes.

Hybrid working is available in this role - 3 days per week in the office (Dunmurry, Belfast).

Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy).

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include:

1. Communicate, negotiate and procure sub-contractors & supply chain.
2. Advising project team on contractual issues.
3. Ensure commercial compliance of current conditions of contracts, protecting the position of the company.
4. Upward and down chain reporting to senior management and wider project team to ensure awareness of the contract position.
5. Pricing variations, compensation events, managing contractual notifications and providing tender support.
6. Cost & risk control and management.
7. Provide the Commercial and Contract Managers with accurate monthly project cost and performance reporting.
8. Preparation of monthly financial statements of anticipated final accounts detailing status of variations (budget, submitted, agreed), in conjunction with project management.
9. Assist with monthly work in progress reports in conjunction with the project manager.
10. Managing delegated resources (e.g., budgets, equipment, and contracts) as appropriate to ensure value for money.
11. Being fully aware of and actively complying with Farrans policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies and procedures including equality, sustainability and the environment, health and safety and data protection.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Post contract experience in a construction commercial management role working on major projects.
2. Ideally have 2-3 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, although not essential.
3. Experience administering NEC form of contract.
4. Degree or demonstrable suitable commercial management experience.
5. Strong understanding of modern Civil Engineering techniques, plant and equipment and an appreciation of logistical needs/issues.
6. Appreciation of the impact of cost in the completion of a programme and development of construction solutions.
7. Experience in managing a team to meet tight deadlines.
8. Strong IT skills.
9. Full Manual UK driving license essential.

What we can offer you

Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

1. Payment of an annual professional membership.
2. Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%).
3. Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included).
4. 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
5. Enhanced family policies.

Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.