Quantity Surveyor

Your new company
My client is an established building, fit out and refurbishment contractor with projects across the UK and Northern Ireland. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Portadown. This role is central to ensuring the commercial success of their projects, supporting both pre-construction and live project delivery across a diverse portfolio.
Your new role
The Quantity Surveyor will manage all cost-related aspects of construction projects, ensuring value for money, strong financial control, and compliance with contractual obligations. You will work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior management to support the successful delivery of high-quality construction outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management - Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, cost plans, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Tendering & Procurement - Prepare BOQs, tender documents, and subcontractor packages; evaluate and negotiate tenders.
• Contract Administration - Manage contract documentation, variations, valuations, and claims.
• Measurement & Valuation - Conduct accurate measurement of works and prepare interim and final valuations.
• Risk & Value Engineering - Identify cost risks and opportunities, advising on value-driven solutions.
• Reporting - Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial updates for senior management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with site teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure commercial alignment.

Due to the location of projects, you must be flexible with UK travel.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in a QS role (construction or civil engineering preferred).
• Strong understanding of NEC or JCT contract forms.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in measurement software and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and chartership support.
• A supportive, forward-thinking working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of construction projects across the UK and Northern Ireland.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Skills:
Quantity Surveyor Commercial Management Contracts Surveyor QS

Benefits:
Work From Home £Competitive

WHJS1_NI