Temporary Quantity Surveyor
Belfast Duncrue Industrial Estate
Driving Licence required
Main purpose of job
This post will mainly consist of checking / agreeing contractors Measured Term Contract valuations for Building Fabric, Mechanical Services & Electrical Services including on-site audit. Assist in the procurement of quotations/tenders’ including the evaluation of returns in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures. Will be required to carry out site visits across the city. Candidate must have a full, current driving license and have their own transport available
To be responsible to the Property Officer (Quantity Surveying) for:
- the provision of a full range of quantity surveying services, including the preparation of contract documentation;
- assisting in the evaluation of tenders and quotations; and
- the development of interim valuations, costing variations and final accounts and the coordination and monitoring of budget estimates.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:
1. To plan, deploy and manage all allocated resources in such a way as to secure optimal performance and the achievement of the unit's financial and operational targets.
2. To represent the Property Officer (Quantity Surveying) as required within the post-holder's sphere of responsibility.
3. To liaise, co-ordinate with, and assist in the management of any external consultants, as directed by the Property Officer (Quantity Surveying).
4. To 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.
5. To develop bills of quantities, to deploy appropriate schedules of rates to secure value for money and to measure work on-site in all areas of the city as required.
6. To 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.
Full Job Description available
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications and experience
Applicants must, as at the closing date for CVs:
- have a third level qualification in a relevant subject such as Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant experience within the building industry. This must include one years relevant experience in at least three of the following five areas:
or
- be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years- relevant experience within the building industry. This must include two years- relevant experience in at least three of the following five areas:
i. preparation of bills of quantities and schedules of materials, labour and services;
ii. preparation of budget and cost plans;
iii. preparation and valuation of progress and final payments for contractors and clients;
iv. preparation of tender and contract documents; and/or analysis and evaluation of tenders and quotations.
Location: Duncrue Industrial Complex Belfast
Hours of work:37
Hourly Rate of pay:£18.26 per hour plus holiday pay
Start Date 10 February 25
Closing date: 6 February 25
If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact our office to speak to one of our consultants.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.