At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cost management and oversee multiple construction projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join Flynn, a family-owned construction firm with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to mentor future professionals.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a respected company while managing exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in Quantity Surveying and strong commercial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Company Description
Flynn (Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd) is a family-owned building and maintenance services provider with over 50 years of experience serving public and private sector clients across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
The company delivers bespoke contracting services to housing associations, education boards, hospitals, colleges, emergency services, and other key stakeholders.
Flynn is also active in remediation, commercial, civil and residential projects, offering end-to-end construction and maintenance solutions.
We grow by welcoming dedicated professionals who share these values.
Role Description
The Managing Quantity Surveyor is a full-time, on-site role based in Belfast, responsible for overseeing all cost management activities across assigned projects.
The successful candidate will manage estimating, tender submissions, procurement, contract negotiation, CVR reporting, change control, subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
They will also provide commercial leadership across multiple projects, working closely with operational, design, finance and senior management teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial management from enquiry to final account.
- Prepare estimates and cost plans using Con Quest Estimating Software.
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and employer requirements.
- Manage contract negotiation, risk assessment and procurement.
- Administer JCT, NEC, Design & Build and bespoke client contracts.
- Prepare valuations, payment applications, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
- Produce monthly CVRs, forecasts and board-level commercial reports.
- Monitor margins, cash flow, cost-to-complete and project performance.
- Mentor Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Trainees.
- Support best practice, compliance, governance and dispute avoidance.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years’ Quantity Surveying experience in construction.
- Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing QS level.
- Strong pre‑construction and live project commercial experience.
- Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
- Experience managing multiple projects.
- Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation skills.
- Ability to prepare senior management and board-level commercial reports.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and reporting skills.
- Experience with Con Quest Estimating; COINS, Causeway, Microsoft Project or Power BI would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor to take a senior role within a respected construction business and contribute to profitable, well-controlled project delivery.
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Managing Quantity Surveyor employer: FLYNN (Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd)
Flynn (Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd) is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the construction industry. With over 50 years of experience, the company offers ample opportunities for career growth and development, particularly for those in the Managing Quantity Surveyor role, while also providing a competitive benefits package. Located in Belfast, employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can contribute to meaningful projects across various sectors, ensuring both personal and professional fulfilment.
Contact Details:
FLYNN (Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd) Recruitment Team
