Overview
Quantity Surveyor required by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to join their Asset Management team in Craigavon on an ongoing temporary contract basis.
Responsibilities
* Prepare or assist in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and quotations.
* Provide support for the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed.
* Ensure affordable delivery of the investment programme, effectively manage and monitor budgets, including undertaking regular benchmark reviews, forecasting, cash‐flow projections and monitoring.
* Receive tenders and quotations, evaluate prices, check documents and prepare agreements and contracts.
* Administer NIHE's contracts to ensure maximum value for money, minimise risk to NIHE, and establish a collaborative approach to delivery with NIHE's contractors.
* Assist with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to ensure effective progress of work.
Qualifications
* Possess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent third‑level qualification in a Building / Construction related discipline plus at least 1 year of relevant post‑qualification experience, or
* Possess a BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline plus at least 2 years of relevant post‑qualification experience. Exceptionally, individuals will be considered who possess 3 years of relevant experience working in a construction related discipline.
* Demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of experience in the planning and delivery of a value‑for‑money construction programme of works, and responsibility for designated budgets with financial controls in place within the management of NEC 3/4 construction contracts.
Benefits
This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord on an ongoing temporary contract basis. The role is paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.
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