Quantity Surveyor

We are currently working in connection with our Public Sector Client to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in the Belfast area. Full‑time, temporary position of 37.5 hours per week at a rate of £13.99 per hour.

The role involves providing a full range of quantity surveying services, including the preparation of contract documentation, assisting in the evaluation of tenders and quotations, developing interim valuations, costing variations and final accounts, and coordinating and monitoring budget estimates.

Main Duties

• Plan, deploy and manage all allocated resources.
• Liaise, coordinate with, and assist in the management of any external consultants, as directed by the Property Officer (QS).
• Assist in the development and monitoring of planned and reactive maintenance programmes of all types at all Council locations, including monitoring associated budgets.
• Assist in the provision of feasibility, budget and cost estimates, and advise on cost planning, ensuring monitoring of actual and estimated expenditure on all projects, programmes and suppliers.
• Be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining approved lists of building sub‑contractors for use in seeking quotations and tenders for sub‑contract work, and for control and administration of the CIS Inland Revenue contractor scheme and/or similar legislation.
• Assist as required in the development of procurement documentation and the evaluation of tenders and quotations, and prepare tender reports as required.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations and final accounts for sub‑contracted work, including validation and certification for payment.
• Implement effective individual performance management processes for assigned staff.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on cost‑control and quantity‑surveying issues as required.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as directed by the Property Officer (QS).

Qualifications and Experience

• Third level qualification in a relevant subject such as Quantity Surveying.
• At least two years of relevant experience within the building industry.
• Commercial awareness and ability to independently handle complex projects.
• Good computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills.