Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Employment Basis: Permanent Full Time
Location: Portadown
Driving Licence Required: Yes (reasonable adjustments considered)

Key Objective:

Oversee the commercial performance of construction projects, ensuring value for money, quality compliance, and profitability across all stages.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare valuations, cost value reports, and final accounts (Client & Subcontractors).

• Monitor project cash flow and applications for payments.

• Handle subcontract tendering, procurement, and contract documentation.

• Manage and negotiate subcontractor agreements, ensuring appropriate costing.

• Lead monthly commercial and progress review meetings.

• Submit and track variations and contra-charges.

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to align on costs and specifications.

• Maintain accurate records: valuation registers, payment certifications, procurement documentation.

• Assist in tender preparation and contract document compilation.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• 3rd-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or equivalent.

• 810 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying on Commercial, Residential & Retail projects (up to £10m in value).

• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms.

Desirable:

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB).

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.

• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Effective communicator (written and verbal).

• Strong planning and organisational abilities.

• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

• Team player with information-sharing mindset.

Skills:
Quantity Surveying Construction Engineering