Senior Quantity Surveyor

Collaborative;
Creative;
Brave;
Determined;
Passionate;
Be True to Yourself

Clarke are a growing construction business based in Ballymena with a portfolio of work that reaches all over the UK and Ireland.

Our people are our priority, they make us stand out, we are extremely proud of them and what we have achieved.

Due to a significant period of growth, our team are expanding!

This role can either be based in our Head Office in Ballymena but may require travel to the UK or can be UK Based.

• Coaching and mentoring Intermediate/Junior QS members.
• Lead commercial management aspect of a number of projects ranging from £1m-£30m.
• Engagement, negotiation, appointment and management of sub-contractors from tender to final account.
• Procurement of materials and ensuring efficient & timely scheduling/buying.
• Produce Commercial Risk and Opportunity Register
• Review costs/specification of alternative materials in ROR with Designer to identify if feasible to possibly change.
• Ensure the Design Material Schedule (DMS) is updated accurately & in a timely manner
• Analysing received tenders and assessing value for money.
• Exercising financial control through the production of updated cash-flows and assisting the compilation of cost value reconciliation reports.
• Payment of sub-contractors
• Submitting & agreeing final accounts for project
• Monitoring budget vs current/forecast spend and ensuring any risk items are raised and addressed in an efficient, timely manner.
• Submission of applications for payment and agreement of interim valuations.
• Change management & identification/agreement of variations.
• On-site measurement of works
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Successfully co-ordinate as part of the management team through liaison with clients / client representatives, architects, consultant engineers, site managers, supervisors, planners, surveyors and HSEQ officers

• Attractive level of remuneration depending on expertise and experience
• Health cash plan
• Pension
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• State of the art offices
• Onsite gym
• Discounted gym membership
• Opportunities for career development

We are an equal opportunities employer, and led by our values (creative, brave, determined, collaborative, passionate, true).

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business.

• BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management or similar diploma.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the above roles or similar setting
• Sound knowledge of general construction methods.
• Sound communication, numerical and literacy skills
• High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• CSR training card
• Flexibility to travel to the UK (approx. once a week)
• Proficient in negotiation & achieving best value from supply chain
• High standard of organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate previous experience in liaising with Tier 1 Contractors in a sub-contract capacity
• Commitment to team approach and support, initiative taker, problem solver and excellent client relations are a must

• Main contractor experience
• Construction background

Budget Control, Establishing Rapport With Clients, Client Relationship Management

Engaging at the earliest stage of a project, we act as a central hub for clients offering the complete end-to-end facade service from preconstruction to project handover.

By overseeing the process from start to finish, we guarantee safety, innovation and take sole responsibility in delivering remarkable buildings.

Established in 1996, Clarke will be celebrating 30 years in business this year. Employing 150 plus direct employees across pre-construction, design, structural engineering, fabrication, operations and management with 180 installers, Clarke is driven by the passion of its people. We pride ourselves in providing our staff with a state of the art facility to house our fabrication and office teams under one roof.

Our invigorated fabrication facility is fully operational with advanced offsite machinery and equipment.