We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor (Band 6) to join a busy public sector construction and asset management team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to contribute to the delivery of capital investment and maintenance programmes while supporting contract and commercial management activities.

📍 Newry / Southern Region
💰 £18.72 per hour
⏰ 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
📅 Temporary Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
• Support the procurement and tendering process, including evaluating quotations and tenders.
• Administer contracts and ensure value for money is achieved throughout project delivery.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cashflows and expenditure.
• Review and authorise variations, work instructions and contractor payments.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to support project progression.
• Maintain accurate records and update relevant IT systems.
• Provide technical and commercial advice to colleagues and management.
• Support risk management, compliance monitoring and contract performance reviews.

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a Building or Construction-related discipline.
• Previous experience within a quantity surveying, construction or building environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and quantity surveying software packages.
• Strong analytical, budgeting and organisational skills.

Requirements

• Intermediate IT proficiency.
• 1-5 years’ relevant experience within a building or construction function.
• Relevant qualification in a Building/Construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Basic Access NI clearance required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.72.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Public sector experience.
• 23 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata).

If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within a professional project delivery environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV