Job Description Quantity Surveyor required by the NI Housing Executive in Newtownards
Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to assist in recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join their Project Delivery team in Newtownards.
Your new role You will ensure the effective commercial management of Planned Works and Compliance-related investment in NIHE properties. Providing support for the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed;Ensuring the affordable delivery of the investment programme, the effective management and monitoring of budgets, including undertaking regular benchmark reviews, forecasting, cash-flow projections and monitoring;Effectively administering NIHE's contracts to ensure that they deliver maximum value for money, ensuring risk to NIHE is minimised, and a collaborative approach to delivery is established with NIHE's Contractors;Assisting with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to ensure effective progress of work.
Possess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent 3rd level qualification in a Building / Construction related discipline plus at least 1 year's relevant post-qualification experience, or;Possess a BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline plus at least 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience.Exceptionally, individuals will be considered who possess 3+ years' relevant experience working in a construction-related discipline.
The planning and delivery of a value for money construction programme of works.Responsibility for designated budgets and ensuring financial controls are in place within the management of NEC 3/4 construction contracts.What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord on an ongoing temporary contract basis.