Senior Quantity Surveyor; NEC

Ashton Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established and highly reputable construction and maintenance contractor based in Warrenpoint.

Position:
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Warrenpoint
Duration:
Permanent
Pay Rate:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on commercial management, cost planning and financial control across a range of capital works projects. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high‑quality outcomes, ensure strong commercial performance while managing risk, site abnormalities and stakeholder expectations.

• Manage all commercial aspects of contracts from tender stage through to final account
• Prepare, monitor and control project budgets, forecasts and cashflows
• Lead the preparation and submission of valuations, variations and claims
• Administer contracts and ensure full compliance with contract terms and requirements
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management and clients
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to secure favourable commercial terms
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and performance evaluations
• Support compliance with relevant housing regulations, health & safety standards and sustainability requirements
• Work collaboratively with operational, design and client teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (RICS accreditation preferred)
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within maintenance, refurbishment or new build environments
• Experience working on education sector projects is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• High level of commercial and financial awareness
• Strong IT skills including cost management software and MS Office
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff
• Valid CSR Card or formal Health & Safety training
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the construction industry

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