Quantity Surveyor

1. To prepare or assist in the development of specifications, drawings, bills of
quantities and schedule of rates to enable the invitation of tenders and
quotations. Work in conjunction with the NIHE’s procurement team for the
delivery of pilot schemes and to ensure that suitable contracts are in place
for the delivery of the Region’s Programme. Additionally, suitable knowledge
of appropriate quantity surveying software packages is required.

2. To provide support on the correct interpretation of contract terms and
conditions, ensuring that NIHE’s commercial risk is effectively managed,
payments made reflect NIHE’s obligations under the contract, advising on
contract strategies required to reduce risk and improve performance.

3. To ensure the affordable delivery of the investment programme, the effective
management and monitoring of budgets in respect of your function including
undertaking regular benchmark reviews, forecasting, cash-flow projections
and monitoring.

4. To receive tenders and quotations, evaluate prices, check documents and
prepare agreements and contracts. Effectively administer 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.

5. To assist with the regular dialogue between contractors and consultants to
ensure effective progress of work. Raise appropriate certificates and
instructions for issue to contractor/consultant.

6. To authorise works instructions within designated approval levels ensuring
correct cost centre allocation, priority and appropriateness of works
description, including the approval of variations in time and cost where
necessary. Authorise invoices for payment.

7. To ensure all paperwork in relation to schemes is processed in a timely and
effective manner ensuring information entered on the relevant IT system is
accurate to enable effective performance monitoring.

8. To provide technical advice to management and other members of the
NIHE’s staff.

9. To provide support in the development and implementation of risk mitigation
for non-compliance issues and ensure these are actioned / mitigated /
escalated in a timely manner to the Project Manager or Senior Project
Manager. Inclusive of maintaining a risk register where required.

10. To effectively contribute towards stock and option appraisal of stock in your
region including any regeneration initiatives.

11. To ensure the effective commercial management of NIHE’s investment and
landlord compliance contracts, setting and delivering performance standards,
the pro-active monitoring of progress, the effective resolution of issues, and
the delivery of value for NIHE’s customers.
General

12. To contribute to the effective delivery of a Quality Service through the
formulation, review and proper implementation of policies and procedures.

13. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection, Equal Opportunities
and Equality Legislation.

14. To participate on forums / working groups / committees / tenants consultation
as required.

15. To engage in benchmarking in and outside the sector to ensure NIHE are
following best practice in asset management.

16. To be aware and act in accordance with the NIHE’s Health & Safety policy
and to conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others.

17. To undertake other occasional duties which are consistent with the
responsibilities of the post.

18. To be responsible for establishing a pro-active approach to the management
of health, safety and welfare and encouraging a positive team culture for
addressing health and safety issues.

19. To provide accurate, up to date and concise information for internal and
external audits as and when required.

20. To undertake and complete such training as required to perform the duties of
the job. Ensure by working collaboratively across the NIHE a programme of
training is delivered, to ensure that staff has the required capacity and
capability to deliver its obligations.

21. To supervise, manage and participate in the recruitment, selection and
induction of staff where appropriate.

22. To ensure compliance with all human resource related policies and
procedures.

23. To contribute to the composition of the Corporate Strategy and work to
achieve the NIHE’s strategic objectives in accordance with the Corporate
Plan.

24. To interpret and implement changes in legislation relating to the Units’ areas
of operation and updating policies and procedures.

25. To promote and represent the NIHE and its interests with relevant outside
bodies including attendance at meetings, seminars and conferences to seek
to extend links with all appropriate bodies

Requirements and Qualifications IT Proficiency: Intermediate
Years Experience:1-5 Years

Qualifications:
1. (i) A degree or equivalent Level 6*
qualification in a Building/Construction
related discipline PLUS 1 year’s relevant
experience working within a
Building/Construction function
OR
(ii) 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
(iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing
professional development/experiential
learning AND at least 3 years’ relevant
experience working within a
Building/Construction function