Quantity Surveyor

• Job Reference: JGQS12
• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (scope for hybrid)
• Salary: £40,000 – 60,000 DOE + excellent benefits package
• Location: Newry

Quantity Surveyor
Are you looking for a Quantity Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading mechanical engineering contractor.
VANRATH are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to work on innovative and sustainable projects across the island of Ireland
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects, including cost control, budget management, and subcontractor management.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising project profitability.
• Review and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with internal aftercare team to facilitate the subcontract requirement to cover the defects liability period through to payment of the final retention release.
• Monitor project financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Assist with monthly Cost and Margin Reporting reviewing current cost against original budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.
• Ensure the optimum commercial return is achieved for all projects.
• Prepare the cost/value reconciliation reports accurately.
• Prepare and agree on interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
• Agree on final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
• Advise on any outstanding contractual claims remaining
• Ensure sub-contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules in accordance with the contract program having achieved the appropriate approvals.
• Maintain control of accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.

The Ideal Person:

• 3-5 years’ experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong understanding of contracts and relevant regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• RICS membership is desirable but not essential.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A full clean UK/ROI driver license and comfortable travelling to sites in the Greater Dublin area.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact John Gallagher for a confidential discussion