Main Purpose

The Quantity Surveyor role within NIHE’s Project Delivery team is essential for ensuring effective commercial management of the organization’s assets, particularly in relation to high-quality Planned Works and Compliance related investments across various regions in Northern Ireland. The role focuses on planning investments for maximum efficiency, affordability, adherence to NIHE’s investment standards, high-quality delivery, minimal defects, and excellent customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NIHE’s procurement team to prepare specifications, bills of quantities, drawings, and rate schedules for tender invitations.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions, manage commercial risks, and ensure payments reflect contract obligations.
• Ensure affordable investment program delivery by monitoring budgets, forecasting, and cash-flow projections.
• Evaluate tenders, quotations, and contracts, maximizing value for money and minimizing risks to NIHE.
• Facilitate effective communication between contractors and consultants to ensure project progress.
• Authorize work instructions and invoices within approval limits, ensuring accurate cost allocation.
• Process paperwork promptly and accurately, ensuring IT system data is up to date.
• Provide technical advice to management and NIHE staff members.
• Assist in risk mitigation for non-compliance issues, maintaining a risk register.
• Contribute to stock appraisals and regeneration initiatives.
• Manage commercial aspects of NIHE’s investment and compliance contracts, ensuring performance standards and customer value.

General

• Contribute to service quality by formulating, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, and Equality Legislation requirements.
• Participate in forums, committees, and consultations as required.
• Benchmark asset management practices for continuous improvement.
• Prioritize health and safety in all activities.
• Collaborate with audits by providing accurate information.
• Engage in training and ensure staff capacity and capability development.
• Participate in staff recruitment, selection, and induction as needed.
• Contribute to Corporate Strategy and strategic objectives.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and update policies and procedures.
• Represent NIHE’s interests with external bodies.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications – Essential Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction discipline plus 1 year’s relevant experience OR BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification plus 2 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent experience with at least 3 years’ relevance.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in commercial planning and delivery of construction programs.
• Experience managing budgets and NEC 3/4 construction contracts.
• Significant experience in at least 2 of 5 specified areas.

Additional Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities.
• Strong customer orientation.

If interested, please apply via the link, or submit your CV before 3pm on 4th October