Hays·6 days ago
6 days ago
Senior and Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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What you'll do
- Support and lead cost management services across a diverse portfolio of construction projects
- Work from the earliest feasibility stages through to procurement, contract administration, cost control and final account delivery
- Prepare accurate cost plans
- Conduct measurement and BOQs
- Advise on procurement strategies
- Ensure robust financial management across all project stages
- Liaise with clients, design teams and contractors
- Provide clear and commercially astute guidance to help drive best‑value outcomes
What they're looking for
- Solid experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction or built‑environment sector
- Good understanding of cost planning, tender processes, contract administration and financial reporting
- Ability to manage deadlines and work methodically across several live projects
- Strong communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience within a consultancy setting
- Professional accreditation such as RICS chartership, or progress toward it
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Your new company
HAYS Property & Surveying NI is proudly working in collaboration with a progressive and well‑established multidisciplinary consultancy, known for delivering high‑quality cost management and project delivery services across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and public‑sector developments, is continuing its expansion within Northern Ireland. With a strong reputation for professionalism, technical expertise and long‑standing client relationships, the organisation is now seeking a Senior and Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its Belfast office.
The client has significant exposure to private‑sector and commercial projects. Some current and recent commissions in which staff are involved include:
- A new hotel development (approx. £13m), where we are appointed as Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
- A new city‑centre hotel project (ranging from £12–£20m depending on the client’s preferred option), with appointments as Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
- A new hospitality project incorporating guest rooms (approx. £3m), where we are appointed as Project Manager.
- A regeneration and refurbishment project for a private client (approx. £4m), where we are appointed as Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
Your new role
In this role, you will support and lead cost management services across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, working from the earliest feasibility stages through to procurement, contract administration, cost control and final account delivery. You will be responsible for preparing accurate cost plans, conducting measurement and BOQs, advising on procurement strategies and ensuring robust financial management across all project stages. You will also play a key role in liaising with clients, design teams and contractors, providing clear and commercially astute guidance to help drive best‑value outcomes.
Depending on your level of experience, you may take full responsibility for your own projects or work closely with senior colleagues on more complex schemes, with structured support available to help you build confidence and progress towards senior‑level duties. The position offers strong exposure to a wide variety of sectors and an opportunity to develop both your technical expertise and your client‑facing skills within a respected consultancy environment.
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring solid experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction or built‑environment sector, ideally within a consultancy setting, though contractor‑side experience will also be considered. You should have a good understanding of cost planning, tender processes, contract administration and financial reporting, along with the ability to manage deadlines and work methodically across several live projects. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will frequently collaborate with clients, design teams and external partners.
Professional accreditation such as RICS chartership, or progress toward it, would be highly advantageous. The organisation actively supports candidates on the pathway to chartership and encourages ongoing professional development. Above all, you will be driven, detail‑oriented and commercially minded, with the confidence to represent the consultancy professionally and contribute to the strength of its client relationships.
What you'll get in return
You will join a growing consultancy that offers a competitive salary, a flexible benefits package and excellent opportunities for career advancement. The organisation promotes a supportive working culture, invests heavily in professional development and provides exposure to a broad and varied workload. You will become part of a modern and collaborative team where your contribution is valued, and your progression is prioritised.
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Hays
Belfast, United Kingdom
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