Quantity Surveyor - RQ1255614

at  Lynn Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor - RQ1255614
Belfast City Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Legal and Civic Services team. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in providing a comprehensive range of quantity surveying services, ensuring the efficient management of resources, and contributing to the success of their projects.
Your Duties:

Reporting to the Property Officer (Quantity Surveying), the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Preparation of contract documentation.
• Evaluation of tenders and quotations.
• Development of interim valuations, costing variations, and final accounts.
• Coordination and monitoring of budget estimates.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

The successful candidate will:

• Plan, deploy, and manage allocated resources effectively.
• Represent the Property Officer (Quantity Surveying) as required.
• Liaise with external consultants and assist in their management.
• Develop and monitor maintenance programs and associated budgets.
• Develop bills of quantities and measure work on-site.
• Assist in feasibility studies, budget estimates, and cost planning.
• Establish and maintain lists of building subcontractors.
• Assist in procurement documentation development and tender evaluation.
• Measure completed work on-site and prepare valuations and accounts.
• Implement performance management processes for assigned staff.
• Provide expert advice on cost-control and quantity-surveying issues.
• Produce statistical information to facilitate unit management.
• Participate in condition surveys and project teams.
• Motivate and manage assigned staff effectively.

Your Profile:

Essential Criteria:

• Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Minimum of one year’s relevant experience in three of the following areas:

• Bills of quantities and schedules preparation.
• Budget and cost plans preparation.
• Progress and final payments valuation.
• Tender and contract documents preparation.
• Tenders and quotations analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to prioritize, allocate work effectively, and forward-plan.
• Demonstrable financial awareness and budget monitoring skills.
• Proficiency in standard and specialist software applications.
• Understanding of working to set performance indicators.
• Bias for action and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Short-listing Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in each of the five aforementioned areas
• Minimum of one year’s experience in measured term contracting and building schedule of rates application.

Your Benefits:

• £16.12 per hour.
• Pension Contribution.

Additional Information:

• Full time, Temporary.
• 08:30-17:00.

If this role isn’t for you, Lynn Recruitment has a broad range of career opportunities to choose from. Get in touch via 028 9023 4324 to find out more.
Lynn Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
Salary: £16.12 per hour, On-site
Job Type: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Category: Public Sector & Policing
Location: Belfast
Posted: 19/04/2024
Closing: 24/04/2024

• Preparation of contract documentation.
• Evaluation of tenders and quotations.
• Development of interim valuations, costing variations, and final accounts.
• Coordination and monitoring of budget estimates