Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor, Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Full time, Permanent. £50,000 - £55,000 per year.

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a varied portfolio of construction projects across Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established contractor delivering high‑quality building and refurbishment schemes within the public and private sectors.

• Prepare initial cost estimates, feasibility studies, and cost plans based on design information.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documentation to build accurate budgets.
• Advise on materials, construction methods, and cost‑effective alternatives.
• Support tender preparation, subcontractor inquiries, and pricing submissions.

• Manage project budgets, expenditure tracking, and cashflow forecasting.
• Prepare and submit accurate valuations, variations, compensation events, and progress claims.
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation actions from a commercial standpoint.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive and compliant procurement processes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, reviewing claims, applications, and final accounts.

• Ensure all work is delivered in line with contract conditions, building regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain detailed commercial records and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure cost control aligns with programme and quality targets.
• Assist with dispute resolution, negotiations, and commercial reporting to senior management.

• Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal delivery teams.
• Provide clear cost updates, financial forecasts, and commercial insight to project managers and directors.
• Represent the contractor professionally during site visits, meetings, and commercial reviews.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent budgeting and cost management capability.
• High levels of numeracy with strong IT skills (Excel, measurement software, commercial packages).
• Good understanding of Building Regulations and contractual procedures.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent) and experience within a main contracting environment are highly desirable.

If interested please feel free to get in touch with James at Service Care Solutions.