Quantity Surveyor - Maintenance & Planned Works

Job description

• Job Reference: JMQSMPW
• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Maintenance & Planned Works
• Salary: £ Depending on experience
• Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Quantity Surveyor - Maintenance & Planned Works

Vibrant and forward-thinking, our client is a leading organisation within the social housing sector, renowned for their commitment to delivering high-quality maintenance and planned works across Northern Ireland. With a reputation built on excellence, innovation, and community focus, they offer a dynamic environment where professionals can thrive and make a tangible difference in people's lives.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000, commensurate with experience
• Company pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Structured professional development programmes and continuous training opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive organisational culture
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a varied and engaging workload

Client

This innovative organisation operates within the social housing sector, managing a comprehensive portfolio of properties and ensuring their maintenance, repair, and upgrade works meet the highest standards. They specialise in delivering both planned and reactive maintenance projects, prioritising quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Their dedicated team of professionals works collaboratively across various departments, employing state-of-the-art technologies and frameworks such as NEC/JCT contracts to streamline processes and deliver value for money. The organisation prides itself on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity, making it an inspiring place for driven individuals to develop their careers. As a key player in the housing sector, they are recognised for their strategic approach to community development and their commitment to sustainability and innovation on a large scale, operating as part of a larger, respected organisation.

About you

• A recognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Commercial Management
• Membership or actively working towards professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• Significant experience in maintenance, project cost management, and contract administration, preferably within social housing or similar public sector environments
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance, planned works, responsive repairs, and servicing contracts
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to prepare detailed estimates, evaluate tenders, and oversee financial reporting processes confidently
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of building strong relationships with contractors, internal teams, and external partners
• Comprehensive understanding of RICS standards as well as NEC/JCT contractual frameworks
• Full clean driving licence and access to suitable transportation for travel across various sites in Northern Ireland
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to project challenges

What you'll do

• Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate cost estimates and budgets for a diverse range of maintenance, refurbishment, and planned works projects, ensuring all estimates are robust and achievable
• Support the procurement process by developing tender documentation, evaluating contractor bids, and negotiating contracts to secure the best value for money
• Manage all aspects of contract administration, including payments, valuations, variations, and claims, ensuring contractual compliance and timely delivery
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure the successful delivery of responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, and extensive refurbishment projects within predetermined budgets and deadlines
• Monitor project costs, analyse financial performance, and prepare comprehensive reports on expenditure, project forecasting, and cost savings opportunities
• Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with contractors, consultants, and key internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth project progression and resolve any issues promptly
• Participate in strategic planning sessions, providing commercial insight and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across projects and contracts
• Ensure all projects comply with current health and safety standards, legislative requirements, and internal policies to uphold the organisation's high standards of quality and safety

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Co Antrim or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact James McIntosh for a confidential discussion

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