Quantity Surveyor

Job description

• Job Reference: RAQS210526
• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE + package
• Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland

Quantity Surveyor
Are you looking for a Quantity Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading main contractor?

VANRATH are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading main contractor, based in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Remuneration:
Up to £75,000 DOE + package

Client:
Our client is a leading main contractor based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. They provide a comprehensive service to range of clients across multiple sectors including Leisure and Hospitality, Retail, Heritage, Aviation, Healthcare, Offices and other Commercial buildings.

The Role:
The Company are growing and as a result are looking to add to their Commercial team; they are on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their offices in Antrim.

The Quantity Surveyor will be working on exciting projects encompassing new build, refurbishment, structural alterations and fitout. The role will be office based the majority of the time with travel to site required once every month or so.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Cost Management & Planning

• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans
• Conduct cost estimates
• Monitor project costs and identify variations or risks
• Ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Advise clients and stakeholders on cost-effective solutions
• Lead negotiations with contractors and suppliers and recommend contractor appointments

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC)
• Ensure all parties comply with contractual terms
• Manage change control (variations)
• Prepare and issue payment certificates
• Handle contractual correspondence and documentation

Commercial Management

• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts
• Track and report on financial performance
• Manage and maximise project profitability
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks

Valuations & Payments

• Assess and certify interim payments
• Evaluate final accounts
• Measure completed works and verify contractor claims
• Ensure payments reflect actual progress and contract terms

Risk & Value Management

• Identify potential project risks (financial and contractual)
• Lead or contribute to value engineering exercises
• Propose alternatives to reduce cost without compromising quality

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants
• Present financial reports and updates
• Provide expert advice on commercial and contractual issues
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships

Leadership & Mentoring

• Supervise and support junior QS and commercial staff
• Review work for accuracy and quality
• Contribute to team performance and knowledge sharing

Reporting & Documentation

• Produce detailed cost reports and financial summaries
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions
• Ensure transparency and audit readiness

Dispute Resolution

• Manage and resolve claims and disputes
• Prepare documentation for adjudication, arbitration, or litigation
• Negotiate settlements between conflicting parties

The Ideal Person:

• Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications
• Established Quantity Surveyor
• Experience working for a reputable Main Contractor
• Track record working on commercial projects
• Excellent commercial skills and awareness
• Career focussed and driven to succeed

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion

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