Wendy Blair - | Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Quantity Surveyor - Newtownards NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK. Are you an experienced, qualified Quantity Surveyor looking for a career within the Public Sector? About the role:
* Hourly Rate: £18.06 per hour
* Location: Newtownards
* Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am - 5:00pm
* Holidays: 35 days
* Duration: Temporary, ongoing
* Please note closing date for this position is by 7th March 2025, however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
Duties include:
* Prepare or assist in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and quotations.
* Providing support on the correct interpretation of contract terms and conditions, ensuring that commercial risk is effectively managed.
* Ensuring 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.
* Receiving tenders and quotations, evaluating prices, checking documents and preparing agreements and contracts.
* Assisting with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to ensure effective progress of work.
Criteria:
* A degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 1 years’ relevant experience working within a Building /Construction function
OR
BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building /Construction function
OR
Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.
* Experience of planning and delivery of a value for money construction programme of works and NEC contracts.
* IT/Microsoft Office Proficiency - Intermediate.
* As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If you are interested in this position we encourage you to apply online, email or call Wendy on to find out about this and other suitable opportunities.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.