Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Housing Executive
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: £18.72 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities, and schedules of rates to support the tendering and quotation process.
• Work closely with the Procurement Team to deliver pilot schemes and ensure appropriate contracts are in place across the regional programme.
• Provide commercial and contractual support, ensuring accurate interpretation of contract terms and effective risk management.
• Monitor and manage budgets effectively, including forecasting, cash flow projections, benchmarking, and financial reporting.
• Evaluate tenders and quotations, prepare agreements and contracts, and administer contracts to ensure value for money and minimise risk.
• Maintain effective communication with contractors and consultants to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Authorise works instructions, variations, and invoice payments within delegated approval limits.
• Ensure all project documentation and system records are accurate, compliant, and updated in a timely manner.
• Provide technical and commercial advice to management and wider teams.
• Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, including maintaining risk registers where required.
• Contribute to stock condition appraisals, regeneration initiatives, and asset management strategies across the region.
• Ensure the effective commercial management and performance monitoring of investment and compliance contracts.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality services, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection, Equality, Health & Safety, and all relevant legislation and policies.
• Participate in meetings, forums, tenant consultations, seminars, and working groups as required.
• Engage in benchmarking and best practice initiatives both within and outside the sector.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and contribute to staff wellbeing and welfare.
• Provide accurate information for internal and external audits when required.
• Participate in ongoing training and support the development of staff capability across the organisation.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and management of staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives and strategic priorities.
• Interpret and implement legislative and policy changes relevant to operational areas.
• Represent the organisation professionally with external stakeholders and partner organisations.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• A Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction-related discipline, along with a minimum of 1 year's relevant experience within a Building/Construction environment.

OR

• A BTEC Higher Certificate or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building/Construction-related discipline, along with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a Building/Construction environment.

OR

• Demonstrable equivalent continuing professional development and/or experiential learning, together with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience within a Building/Construction environment.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.