Senior Quantity Surveyor | Construction - Fit Out

We are seeking a highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our client's Commercial team based in Toome, Co. Antrim. An exciting step to take on a leading role within the business, you will collaborate closely with the Operational team to ensure the successful delivery of pre- and post-contract activities, and drive continued economic growth. Working side by side with senior leadership and junior colleagues, you will contribute to and promote a supportive working environment which drives professional and personal development.

Our client provide all-inclusive fitout services across the hospitality and leisure sectors, throughout the UK and Ireland. This role provides the opportunity for weekly travel around the UK and Ireland, delivering on a fresh pipeline of projects, with paid-for travel and accommodation.

What's in it for you?

Our client offers a range of benefits in addition to their remuneration, including:

• Life Assurance & Private Medical
• Income Protection and Company Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Holiday buy scheme and long-service awards
• Wellbeing scheme and family care policies (e.g. enhanced paternity and maternity)

Your New Role as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

You will play a crucial role in overseeing the commercial aspects of our client's projects, providing commercial support and guidance to the operational team to facilitate decision-making, maintaining commercial data, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations. Travel will be required as part of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Preparation and Analysis:
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers as needed, ensuring compliance with company management systems.
• Preparing order documentation.
• Assess and certify interim payments to subcontractors.
• Valuation and Account Submissions.
• Prepare interim valuations and final account submissions.
• Manage and value variation accounts.
• Commercial Risk Management
• Assist in generating accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the commercial and operational site teams.

What you will need to succeed

You will be able to demonstrate on your profile and at interview:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role within construction/fitout.
• Knowledge of relevant contract forms and commercial best practices (particularly JCT).
• Experience in managing and addressing contractual issues
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in writing PQQ, Bid, and Tender submissions.
• Familiarity with e-tendering processes and platforms.

For a confidential discussion about this or any other vacancy in the Commercial Construction Sector contact Aisling Bishop at Vickerstock Recruitment.