Contract Services
Quantity Surveyor
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Company Description
Contract Services is a multi-disciplinary contracting and maintenance company founded in 2005 with a focus on delivering quality services at competitive prices. The company has grown from a single maintenance engineer to a workforce of around 120 people, operating globally across electrical, mechanical, building, cladding, and air-conditioning trades.
Additional expertise includes ground works, roofing, flooring and ceilings, maintenance, interior design, and office layouts and furniture supply. Contract Services prides itself on a dedicated team whose commitment and professionalism ensure clients’ needs are met efficiently.
The company aims to build strong, confidence-based relationships with clients and provide services that become indispensable to their operations.
Role Description
The Quantity Surveyor is a full-time, on-site role based in Belfast. This role is responsible for preparing cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities for projects across multiple trades, ensuring accurate financial planning and control.
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The Quantity Surveyor will manage tender submissions, analyze contractor and supplier quotations, and assist in contract negotiations. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring project costs, valuing work completed, preparing interim and final accounts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
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The role also involves collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and clients, maintaining clear documentation, and supporting the delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Qualifications
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Candidates should possess strong skills in preparing bills of quantities and tender documentation.
- Contract Administration and Commercial Management: Familiarity with standard construction contracts and change/variation management is necessary.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and assess project risks and opportunities.
- Communication and Collaboration Skills: Ability to work closely with project teams, suppliers, and clients and present clear cost reports.
- Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Educational Background: Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline (degree or equivalent) are highly beneficial.
- Practical Experience: Experience in construction, maintenance, or building services environments, especially across multiple trades, will be advantageous.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in standard QS and office software (e.g., Excel, estimating tools) and a solid understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance are desirable.
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