Quantity Surveyor

We are currently working in connection with our Public Sector Client to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in the Belfast area. Full time, temporary position of 37.5 hours per week at a rate of £13.99 per hour.

The provision of a full range of quantity surveying services, including the preparation of contract documentation; assisting in the evaluation of tenders and quotations. The development of interim valuations, costing variations and final accounts and the co-ordination and monitoring of budget estimates

• Plan, deploy and manage all allocated resources
• Liaise, co-ordinate with, and assist in the management of any external consultants, as directed by the Property Officer (QS).
• Assist in the development and monitoring of planned and reactive maintenance programmes of all types at all Council locations including the monitoring of associated budgets.
• Assist in the provision of feasibility, budget and cost estimates, to advise as regards cost planning and to ensure the monitoring of actual and estimated expenditure on all projects, programmes, and suppliers.
• Be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining approved lists of building sub-contractors for use in seeking quotations and tenders for sub-contract work, and for the control and administration of the CIS Inland Revenue contractor scheme and/or similar legislation.
• Assist as required in the development of procurement documentation and in the evaluation of tenders and quotations, and to prepare tender reports as required.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations and final accounts for sub-contracted work, including validation and certification for payment.
• To implement effective individual performance management processes in respect of all assigned staff.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on cost-control and quantity-surveying issues as required.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as directed by the Property Officer (QS).
• Have a third level qualification in a relevant subject such as Quantity Surveying,
• At least two years’ relevant experience within the building industry
• Commercial awareness and the ability to independently deal with complex projects
• Good computer literacy including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills

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