Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)
Senior Quantity Surveyor required to join reputable and local Surveying Consultancy
Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with a leading Belfast Consultancy, that has recently merged with a national multidisciplinary consultancy, to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. The consultancy provides services in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying and Project Management, amongst other areas in the private sector. From the merger with the larger European firm, many more exciting windows of opportunities have opened for access to large and exciting projects / frameworks.
You will work in a team of recently qualified, graduate and experienced surveyors to deliver professional consultancy services across the commercial sector on a range of local large-scale retail, office, tourist and hotel projects.
Your new role
Main duties will include but are not limited to working with local leadership, you’ll be tasked with growing the NI team’s Project / Cost monitoring output in Belfast, liaising with current clients and seeking to add to the customer base. Due to the scope of works, occasional travel will be required across NI / RoI and wider UK to execute work opportunities in these locations.
All other roles & responsibilities will encompass those commonly expected in a PQS position within consultancy (see What you’ll need to succeed).
Cost planning and cost management services for large construction projects based in Northern Ireland.
Pre- and post-contract stages, cost planning, reporting on tenders.
What you’ll need to succeed
- To be considered for this position you must have a degree qualification in Quantity Surveying; or equivalent, plus 5+ years experience working in a consultancy. It is desired that you are currently or seek to become RICS qualified. You will have the ability to build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships alongside the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a project.
Other desirable experience should include*
- Knowledgable in building contracts including JCT
- Cost consultancy experience in the commercial, leisure and residential sector
- Proven track record of delivering commercial cost consultancy from start to finish
- Experience of working on large scale projects.
- Excellent commercial experience with proven track record of exceeding fee targets
- Experience in developing client relationships and willingness to network for business development.
*A full list of criteria can be released upon application
What you’ll get in return
With a range of high-profile clients, a varied type of works and clear career progression opportunities, you will be joining a consultancy that have one of the best project & client portfolios that Northern Ireland has to offer. Working in close partnership with the directors, you will receive extensive training and support in order to build on your current skill set and advance your career.
This company will provide you with a competitive basic salary, monthly car parking allowance, early Friday finish and 34 days holiday entitlement. Following the aforementioned merger, these benefits are undergoing an overhaul, and are likely to improve, but will be released as part of the interview process.
This position should appeal to those looking for a platform to showcase their talents, in a supported environment with a fast track to progression on offer.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.