Junior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (Exclusive)

Location:

Lisburn, with travel to project sites as required
Salary: £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience

Contract:

Permanent, full-time
Closing date:
Ongoing recruitment

An Exclusive Opportunity Through Happy Jobs NI

Happy Jobs NI is delighted to be exclusively representing an established and growing contractor in the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor.

The client is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation currently experiencing rapid growth, supported by ambitious plans for continued expansion. As the business grows, it is investing in its commercial capability and creating opportunities for talented professionals to develop alongside the organisation.

The organisation delivers a diverse range of construction, civil engineering and infrastructure projects, combining strong operational expertise with a practical and commercially focused approach.

This is a unique opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a different and stimulating challenge, greater project ownership and the chance to develop broader commercial experience.

The position could suit someone currently working as a Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor or Cost Manager within construction, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure or a related environment.

Candidates do not need to meet every element of the role profile. The organisation is interested in commercial ability, attention to detail and the potential to grow into wider responsibilities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager and working closely with Project Managers, Finance and operational colleagues, the Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of assigned projects from tender handover through delivery, completion and final account.

The role will involve monitoring project costs and value, preparing applications and valuations, managing commercial change and ensuring accurate information is available to support effective project decisions.

This is an opportunity to move beyond purely administrative quantity surveying duties and take meaningful ownership of the commercial performance of live projects.

As the organisation continues to expand, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain broader project exposure and take on increasing levels of commercial responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial handover of projects from tender through to delivery.

• Establish and maintain project budgets, cost codes, forecasts and commercial records.

• Prepare valuations, interim applications and supporting documentation.

• Monitor project costs, commitments, liabilities, work in progress and forecast final costs.

• Assist with monthly cost-value reconciliations and commercial forecasts.

• Identify project changes and ensure variations, instructions and contractual events are properly recorded.

• Support the preparation of quotations and assessments for changes and compensation events.

• Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.

• Work with Project Managers to understand progress, resource use and remaining project scope.

• Help ensure completed work is valued, certified, invoiced and converted into cash.

• Maintain accurate contemporary records and clear commercial audit trails.

• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Support the completion and agreement of project final accounts.

About You

Applicants will ideally be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant quantity surveying or commercial management experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure or a related environment.

• Experience of valuations, payment applications, measurement, cost reporting or forecasting.

• An understanding of contract administration and commercial change control.

• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

• The ability to work collaboratively with project and operational teams.

• Confidence communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

• Good Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to maintain accurate commercial records.

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management,…