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Quantity Surveyor (Public Body)

Employer
Hays Property & Surveying
Location
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
Salary
£27000 - £34500 per annum
Closing date
8 Dec 2020
Reference
3889492

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Sector
Construction
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Specialism
Quantity Surveyor
Level
Assoc RICS
Business Type
Public Sector

Job Details

Quantity Surveyor to work on an ongoing contract basis with a large Public Body based in Belfast

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Asset Management team in Belfast on an ongoing project basis.

Your new role
You will ensure the effective commercial management of NIHE assets, of high quality Planned Works and Compliance related investment. You will ensure that the investment is planned effectively to maximise efficiencies, is affordable, matches NIHE's investment standards, is delivered to a high standard with minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved.

This Will Include:

Prepare or assist in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and quotations;
Providing support on the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed;
Ensuring the affordable delivery of the investment programme, the effective management and monitoring of budgets including undertaking regular benchmark reviews, forecasting, cash-flow projections and monitoring; Receiving tenders and quotations, evaluating prices, checking documents and preparing agreements and contracts;
Assisting with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to ensure effective progress of work.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you should satisfy one of the following requirements:

Possess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent 3rd level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline plus at least 2 years' relevant post qualification experience, Or;
Possess a BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline plus at least 3 years' relevant post qualification experience.
Exceptionally, individuals will be considered who possess 5 years' experience working in a construction related discipline.

Relevant Experience Should Include:

Demonstrable commercial knowledge in the planning and delivery of investment programmes;
Experience of construction contracts and their effective administration, commercial understanding of value for money drivers in construction;
Responsibility for designated budgets and ensuring proper financial controls are in place;
The collection, analysis and reporting of performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and related information if required, inclusive of benchmarking;
Producing, recording and monitoring performance reports to ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved; The provision of technical advice and guidance on planned maintenance and contract related matters to a range of stakeholders;
Working knowledge of NEC 3 Suite of Contract; Experience in identifying risks, helping maintain a risk register and mitigating risk.

What you'll get in return
This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord on an ongoing temporary contract basis.

You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.

What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon on 02890 446900 to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.

Please note, the closing date for your CV to be sent to the client is 4pm on Monday 16th November 2020.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Company

Hays Property & Surveying

Hays Property & Surveying is the UK’s leading specialist property and surveying recruitment consultancy. We specialise In recruiting professionals across all disciplines, including: quantity surveying, general practice, building surveying and project management. Using our unrivalled database of specialist candidates, our expert consultants provide high quality match making, connecting the right people with the right jobs.

 

We share ideas, knowledge and experience across businesses and territories to deliver outstanding results and we invest heavily in equipping our staff with the specialist skills necessary to perform to the highest standards, while developing their careers.

Our website www.hays.co.uk/job/construction-property-jobs/property-surveying/ provides the latest jobs, industry news, salary surveys, information and careers advice. We pride ourselves in our strong relationships with industry organisations, constantly striving to provide the best possible service to our clients.

Specialist Recruitment

www.hays.co.uk/job/construction-property-jobs/property-surveying/

Tel : 0207 259 8811

Address : 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, SW1W ONT.

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