Job Description

pbYour new company /bbrThe services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to assist in recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join their Project Delivery team in Newtownards.brbYour new role /bbrYou will ensure the effective commercial management of Planned Works and Compliance-related investment in NIHE properties. You will ensure that works are planned effectively, affordable and delivered to a high standard with minimal defects to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. This will include: /ppbrPreparing or assisting in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and quotations;brProviding support for the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed;brEnsuring the affordable delivery of the investment programme, the effective management and monitoring of budgets, including undertaking regular benchmark reviews, forecasting, cash-flow projections and monitoring;brReceiving tenders and quotations, evaluating prices, checking documents and preparing agreements and contracts;brEffectively administering NIHE's contracts to ensure that they deliver maximum value for money, ensuring risk to NIHE is minimised, and a collaborative approach to delivery is established with NIHE's Contractors;brAssisting with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to ensure effective progress of work.brbWhat you'll need to succeed /bbrTo be considered, you should satisfy one of the following requirements: /ppbrPossess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent 3rd level qualification in a Building / Construction related discipline plus at least 1 year's relevant post-qualification experience, or;brPossess a BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline plus at least 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience.brExceptionally, individuals will be considered who possess 3+ years' relevant experience working in a construction-related discipline.brAdditionally, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a minimum of 1 year's experience of:brThe planning and delivery of a value for money construction programme of works.brResponsibility for designated budgets and ensuring financial controls are in place within the management of NEC 3/4 construction contracts. /ppbrbWhat you'll get in return /bbrThis position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord on an ongoing temporary contract basis. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.brbWhat you need to do now /bbrPlease contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. /ppHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the TC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk /p