Senior Quantity Surveyor in Newry

Job Summary

An exciting and rewarding role within a well-established company. The position requires the QS to provide detailed cost planning and estimates for capital works to include managing site abnormal and risk.

Job Role

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Warrenpoint

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of contracts, from tender through to final account.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Lead the preparation and submission of valuations, variations, and claims.
• Administer contracts ensuring compliance with terms.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reports to senior management and clients.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance evaluation.
• Support compliance with housing regulations, health & safety, and sustainability standards.
• Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to achieve successful project delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (RICS accreditation preferred).
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (maintenance, refurbishment, or new build) preferably in Education sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC Forms of Contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of financial and commercial awareness.
• Strong IT skills, including cost management software and MS Office.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• Valid CSR Card or formal Health and Safety Training.
• Full UK Driving License.
• 5 years experience in construction industry.

Attributes/Skills

• The successful candidate should be capable of working on own initiative.
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Have a good timekeeping and attendance record.
• Have the ability to work with a wide range of people and be a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards assigned tasks.
• Be reliable & committed.
• Have ability to work to deadlines.
• Participate in overtime when required (including weekends).
• Have ability to take on new skills.
• Have a positive approach to continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times.
• Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately.
• Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed.
• Observe & follow all manual handling practices.

In addition

• As the majority of the work will be conducted in Public Sector or Housing Associations, we will require a recent Access NI certificate CTS will perform a Access NI check as part of the on-boarding process.
• Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from employment. We operate a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request and forms part of our employee handbook provided at the point of secure employment.
• We have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information, which is available on request and is also included in our employee handbook.
• The role may also require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally.

CTS is an equal opportunities employer.