Senior Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector)

VanRath; Armagh; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a public sector organization in Armagh. This role involves providing cost management for capital projects and requires strong experience in Quantity Surveying. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience or be a Chartered Surveyor. Remuneration is £50,788 per annum with additional benefits.

Benefits

Discount benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable budget estimating experience.
• Familiarity with NEC or similar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost management for a diverse team.
• Implement and develop cost management procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments on capital projects.

Skills

Budget estimates

Cost management

NEC or similar contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered Member of RICS (MRICS or FRICS)

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector)
VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for 6-12 months initially with great likelihood of extension and permanent, based in Armagh.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible in providing cost management responsibility for a diverse and geographically dispersed team of professional, technical and administrative staff carrying out work across a range of Major and Minor functions within the Infrastructure and Capital Development Division.

• To cost manage and develop projects as part of the portfolio of services outlined
• To be part of transformational change and will implement developing structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services.
• To take part in the significant ongoing change and harmonisation process across Infrastructure Capital Development Division and the CCUM.
• Be accountable to the CCUM for the effective cost management and delivery of all Major and Minor capital works, with significant input across all sectors.
• Ensure cost planning and delivery of Minor capital projects is in line with policy and complies with DE capital standards
• Advise and support the CCUM in the development of the strategic direction for these services and will work closely with other Managers, Heads of Service, Assistant Directors and the SMT within the Client to ensure that Major and Minor capital development supports the area planning process and is in line with service requirements.

Requirements

• Have a Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying

AND

• Have a minimum of three years' demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services

Or

• Be a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS)

AND

• Have a minimum of two years' demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services

Or

• Have a minimum of five years' demonstrable experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services

• Demonstrable experience of successfully providing budget estimates or cost plans for construction projects
• Demonstrable experience in the NEC or similar Suite of Contracts, including experience in the assessment of NEC or similar Compensation Events and preparation of assessments for payment

Remuneration

£50,788 per annum, plus discount benefits.

How to apply

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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