Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Belfast. This role involves managing quantity surveying duties, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring project costs and budgets are well maintained. Ideal candidates will have a degree, experience in utilities or civil engineering, and be working towards chartered membership. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• Familiar with NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying duties for projects.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams.
• Prepare project cost reports and budgets.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost analysis

Project management

Collaboration with clients

Contract management

Preparation of payment applications

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered membership of a recognised institution

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Belfast with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Key responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

Essential Qualifications

• Essential Degree or equivalent
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• To be able to either hold a current CSR (or equivalent) accreditation or be able to attain the same within the first month of employment
• NEC4 Experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team
• A valid EUSR Water Hygiene Card