Quantity Surveyor; Northern Ireland

Quantity Surveyor

Please note, this role will involve travel between sites in Northern Ireland and our office in Benburb.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work as part of the commercial team to protect the best interests of the company at project and programme levels. You will oversee commercial activity on specific projects and programmes, reporting to the Commercial Manager. Your responsibilities include implementing and overseeing the monthly cycle of account application, cost reconciliation, earned value reporting, assessing risk and opportunity, and monitoring supply chain on an ongoing basis.

• Work as part of a team in the commercial oversight of multiple programmes and projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Respect, adhere to, and enhance Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards.
• Work closely with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third‑party agencies.
• Ensure our values of integrity, collaboration, courage, agility and accountability are upheld in day‑to‑day operations and interactions with our clients.
• Development and implementation of project‑specific commercial/contract strategies.
• Assist in the cost build‑up and forecasting for projects.
• Support the delivery team in the appointment of key packages, including final negotiations and supplier/sub‑contract agreements.
• Compile monthly payment applications and submit to the client as per contract requirements; ensure a healthy cash position on contracts is maintained.
• Provide cost backup and cost reconciliation as required for the payment process.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the project delivery teams.
• Assess monthly payment claims from sub‑contractors and process payment certificates; agree on a final account and associated payment certificate at the end of their scope.
• Conduct monthly earned value reporting and ensure an accurate view of cost accruals, working progress, cash‑flow position and costs to completion.
• Develop, negotiate and manage all commercial agreements/contracts to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities.
• Support project delivery teams in the commercial management of contractual issues arising during the delivery of contracts.
• Be aware of any changes in legislation, geopolitical issues, or weather events which may affect the delivery of contracts, and support project delivery teams in ensuring protection and recovery when required.
• Analyse and report on complex situations and potential opportunities/risks of variations to cost or programme.
• Build relationships with equivalent client‑side and joint‑venture partner commercial leads and instil an ethos of trust and collaboration.
• Work with delivery teams to develop final accounts, and liaise with clients and joint‑venture partners to resolve these final accounts.
• Escalate any disputes to the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.
• Assist with building industry‑leading teams.
• Seek to improve the commercial management processes by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future contracts.
• Work self‑motivated and autonomously as required.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the civil engineering sector.
• Minimum of a Level 8 honours degree in a relevant quantity surveying qualification.
• Competent understanding of international, local and bespoke forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, PWC, etc.
• Experience in managing change control, risks, opportunities, budget control and variations.
• Experience with monthly routines such as earned value reporting.
• Experience in compiling and drafting contractual entitlements.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem‑solve and adapt to issues arising during contract execution.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong communication skills and high motivation.
• Full driving licence.

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
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