Job Description

pbYour new company /bbrThe services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large public body based in Ballymena, to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on an ongoing temporary contract basis for an initial period of c. 6 months with the possibility of further extension. /ppIt is our understanding that this role will be recruited on a permanent basis in the coming months.brbYour new role /bbrWorking within the Estates Services team, you will play a key role in the provision of a professional quantity surveying service for the organisation's capital and revenue projects / construction contracts. This will include: /ppUndertaking measurements of completed works, including within measured term and minor works contracts using bespoke Schedules of Rates and the relevant Building Works, Electrical Services, Mechanical Services and Decoration work, PSA Schedules of Rates, agreeing measurements and valuations with contractors. /ppPreparing financial feasibility reports and estimates of costs for proposed capital and revenue projects and for use in the preparation of Business Cases. /ppPreparing tender documentation including preparation of measured term building, mechanical electrical, minor works and professional services contract documents. /ppAssisting with tender evaluations and preparation of tender reports, making recommendations for contractor / supplier selection, ensuring procurement compliance. /ppProviding professional advice on contractual matters and procurement strategy to Estates Services. /ppMonitoring contract expenditure, providing financial statements and associated information in accordance with the department's procurement rules and guidelines. /ppAgreeing final accounts in accordance with the departments' rules and guidelines with contractors employed to carry out works for Estates Services. /ppbrbWhat you'll need to succeed /bbrTo be considered for this position, you should have: /ppA degree in Quantity Surveying with 5+ years' post-qualification experience working as a Quantity Surveyor including 3 years of financial management of capital projects and measured term building and engineering contracts, or; /ppA relevant recognised Quantity Surveying Professional Qualification, e.g. MRICS / MCIOB with 3+ years' post qualification experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor, including 2 years of financial management of capital projects and measured term building and engineering contracts. /ppYou should also possess knowledge of: /ppE-tendering processes. /ppThe preparation and administration of PQQ and ITT procurement processes. /ppBuilding and Engineering Measured Term Contracts or equivalent. /ppPSA Schedules of Rates. /ppGC Works suite of contracts. /ppStandard Method of Measurement and Codes of Procedure for Quantity Surveying practice. /ppbrbWhat you'll get in return /bbrThis position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with a large public body on an ongoing temporary contract basis. It is our understanding that this role will be recruited on a permanent basis in the coming months - the temporary role could provide useful insights to the role / organisation in advance of this process.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