Senior Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector Recruitment Agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a 6-12 month contract in Belfast. Responsibilities include cost management and supporting strategic direction for capital projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and considerable experience in Quantity Surveying. The role offers a salary of £50,788 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Discount benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors preferred.
• Experience in providing cost plans for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost for a team in the Infrastructure and Capital Development Division.
• Provide budget estimates for projects.
• Support strategic direction in capital development.

Skills

Cost management

Budget estimates

NEC contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector) – VANRATH are assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for 6-12 months initially, with a high likelihood of extension and potential permanent appointment. Location: Belfast.

Responsibilities and requirements are as follows.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost management responsibility for a diverse and geographically dispersed team of professional, technical and administrative staff across Major and Minor functions within the Infrastructure and Capital Development Division.
• Cost manage and develop projects as part of the portfolio of services outlined.
• Support transformational change by implementing developing structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services.
• Participate in the ongoing change and harmonisation process across Infrastructure Capital Development Division and the CCUM.
• Be accountable to the CCUM for 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 align with policy and comply with DE capital standards.
• Advise and support the CCUM in developing the strategic direction for these services, working with other Managers, Heads of Service, Assistant Directors and the SMT to ensure Major and Minor capital development supports area planning and service requirements.

Requirements

• Have a Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying.
• 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).
• 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.

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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