Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Location: Portadown
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor responsible for the commercial performance of projects, ensuring continuous value for money and quality. This role requires a professional with extensive experience in managing commercial, residential, and retail projects, ensuring compliance with all policies and maintaining high standards of work.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor cash flow and valuation planning, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Prepare valuations monthly or as required, and complete monthly cost value reports.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure specifications, costs, profitability, and value meet project requirements.
• Manage and negotiate the subcontract tender process, including cost evaluation and procurement.
• Conduct internal and external monthly review meetings with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit variations and maintain variation registers for both clients and subcontractors.
• Value and certify subcontractors’ payments, maintaining accurate payment records.
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts with subcontractors and client’s quantity surveyors upon project completion.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQ’s) and contract documents, and manage the procurement of materials and plant as required.
• Establish contract budgets from tender estimates and prepare formal contract documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Building/Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying related subject or equivalent.
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in a QS role working on projects with values up to £10m.
• Strong knowledge of general building works and experience with NEC and JCT Contracts.
• Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to share information at all levels.
• Planning and organising skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A full current driving licence is essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Car Allowance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.

Skills:
Quantity Surveyor Construction NEC JCT

Benefits:
+ car allowance