Your newpany
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), to recruit Quantity Surveyors to join their Asset Management team in Newtownards on an ongoing temporary contract basis to assist with an increased workload.Positions are available on both a full-time (37 hours per week) and part-time basis (up to 20 hours per week).
Your new role
You will ensure the effectivemercial management of Planned Works andpliance related investment to NIHE properties. You will ensure that works are planned effectively, affordable and delivered to a high standard with minimal defects to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved.This will 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 thatmercial 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;Effectively administering NIHE's contracts to ensure that they deliver maximum value for money, ensuring risk to NIHE is minimised, and a collaborative approach to delivery is established with NIHE's Contractors;Assisting with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to ensure effective progress of work.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you should satisfy one of the following requirements:Possess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent 3rd level qualification in a Building / Construction related discipline plus at least 1 years' relevant post-qualification experience, or;Possess a BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification in a construction related discipline plus at least 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience.Exceptionally, individuals will be considered who possess 3+ years' relevant experience working in a construction related discipline.Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a minimum of 1 year's experience of:The planning and delivery of a value for money construction programme of works.Responsibility for designated budgets and ensuring financial controls are in place within the management of NEC 3/4 construction contracts.
What you'll get in return
These positions offer an immediate start and the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord on an ongoing temporary contract basis. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.
One of these positions offers great flexibility - NIHE are seeking an individual on a part-time basis (up to 20 hours per week) and this might be suitable for someone who is self-employed or only seeking work on a part-time basis.