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: Monday to Friday 09:00am - 5:00pm
- Holidays: 35 days
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Please note closing date for this position is by 10th December 2024, 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 [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out about this and other suitable opportunities.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.