Speculative - Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

This is a key commercial role for an experienced Quantity Surveyor responsible for supporting projects across pre-contract and post-contract stages. The Quantity Surveyor will prepare and manage Bills of Quantities, measure works, support tendering processes and provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and review Bills of Quantities and related measurement documentation.
• Support tendering processes, including cost planning, pricing and commercial review.
• Undertake cost control and cost reporting across pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Value progress claims and support the preparation of commercial reports.
• Manage variations, monitor budgets and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide accurate financial updates to clients, project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support contract administration and ensure compliance with relevant contract conditions.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction environment.
• Strong cost management and cost planning experience, with the ability to support accurate budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated capability in cost control and cost reporting.
• Proficiency in preparing and managing Bills of Quantities and measurement documentation.
• Experience working with standard construction contracts, such as JCT, NEC or equivalent.
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Professional membership, or working towards membership, of a recognised body such as RICS or equivalent.
• Experience supporting both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activity.
• Strong understanding of commercial administration within complex construction projects.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Belfast.
• On-site role with close collaboration across project and commercial teams.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of construction projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent upon experience.