Job Description
Location: Unit 2 Milltown Industrial Estate, Upper Dromore Rd, Warrenpoint
An exciting and rewarding opportunity within a new contract working within a well-established company. This role offers real variety and responsibility, involving detailed cost planning and estimates for capital works, while proactively managing sites.
About The Role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all commercial aspects of contracts, from tender 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 ensuring compliance with terms.
Provide accurate and timely commercial reports to senior management and clients.
Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms.
Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance evaluation.
Support compliance with housing regulations, health & safety, and sustainability standards.
Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to achieve successful project delivery.
Qualifications And Experience
Required Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (RICS accreditation preferred).
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (maintenance, refurbishment, or new build) preferably in Education sector.
Strong knowledge of NEC Forms of Contracts
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
High level of financial and commercial 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 and Safety Training
Full UK Driving License
5 years' experience in construction industry
Attributes/Skills
The successful candidate should:
Be capable of working on own initiative
Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail
Good communication and organisational skills
Have a good timekeeping and attendance record
Have the ability to work with a wide range of people and team player
Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal directions
Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards assigned tasks
Be reliable & committed
Have ability to work to deadlines
Participate in overtime when required (including weekends)
Have ability to take on new skills
Have a positive approach to continuous improvement processes and techniques
Health & Safety
Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times
Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately
Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed
Observe & follow all manual handling practices
In addition,
As the majority of the work will be conducted in Public Sector or Housing Associations, we will require a recent Access NI certificate CTS will perform a Access NI check as part of the on-boarding process.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from employment. We operate a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request and forms part of our employee handbook provided at the point of secure employment.
We have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information, which is available on request and is also included in our employee handbook.
The role may also require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally.
CTS is an equal opportunities employer
No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Connect - Transform - Sustain CTS is an award-winning, industry leading facilities management company. Originally a building company, CTS has expanded into heating installation and has further diversified into building maintenance and property development. This has extended the company's reach to over 30,000 properties (and rising), across the island of Ireland. CTS prides itself on exceeding client's expectations and making sure that the client is satisfied with all aspects of work. We offer full service maintenance contracts to a variety of clients ranging from homes through to education, healthcare, blue light services and other public sector clients. Our senior management team have over 150 years experience in maintenance and construction. CTS offers works from Waterford to Derry-Londonderry covering Irelands two largest cities of Dublin and Belfast.
Company Culture
Energy & Compliance Services From all sources of domestic and commercial heating appliances that we service and maintain, we also offer a full install and commission package. Property Services Our Property Services team delivers building maintenance for small, medium and large-scale developments, delivering all trades response and preventative maintenance packages to clients in a wide range of general and specialised works including plumbing, heating, flooring, fit out, renovation and insulation. Development We provide new build development of residential and commercial property schemes with a portfolio that stretches across the island of Ireland, including land acquisition and the build out of social housing projects right through to commercial premises.
Required Criteria
Desired Criteria
Closing DateThursday 5th March, 2026
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience