Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

£18.72 per hour

Craigavon

37 hours a week

MAIN PURPOSE

Ensuring the effective commercial management of NIHE’s assets, of high quality Planned Works and Compliance related investment to regions within the relevant area of operation. Ensuring that the investment is planned effectively to maximise efficiencies, is affordable, matches NIHE’s investment standards, is delivered to a high standard with minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare or assist in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and quotations. Work in conjunction with the NIHE’s procurement team for the delivery of pilot schemes and to ensure that suitable contracts are in place for the delivery of the Region’s Programme. Additionally, suitable knowledge of appropriate quantity surveying software packages is required.

1. Provide support on the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that NIHE’s commercial risk is effectively managed, payments made reflect NIHE’s obligations under the contract, advising on contract strategies required to reduce risk and improve performance.

1. Ensure the affordable delivery of the investment programme, the effective management and monitoring of budgets in respect of your function including undertaking regular benchmark reviews, forecasting, cash-flow projections and monitoring.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria:

1. (i) A degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 1 years’ relevant experience working within a Building /Construction function

OR

(ii) BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building /Construction function

OR

(iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

1. Can demonstrate a minimum of 1 year’s experience of:

• Commercial working knowledge in 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.

1. Can demonstrate significant experience in 2 of the following 5 areas :

• The collection, analysis and reporting of performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and related information if required, inclusive of benchmarking

• Producing, recording and monitoring performance reports to ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved

• The provision of technical advice and guidance on construction contract related matters to a range of stakeholders

• Implementation of policies, processes and procedures for compliance. Additionally, monitoring and undertaking corrective action of implemented polices, processes and procedures

• Ensuring that projects are properly managed and delivered in line with the agreed targets, standards and procedures

1. Can demonstrate (To be assessed at interview):

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skill
• Strong customer orientation

Candidates may also be assessed against the relevant section of the Housing Executive’s Behavioural Framework.

1. Candidates must possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full

To apply send your cv via link by 5pm on 15 th July.