Senior Quantity Surveyor - Northern Ireland with some UK travel

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: Interior Fit Out

Location: Northern Ireland with some UK travel (initial projects likely in South East England)

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Car allowance, pension, private medical cover, life assurance scheme

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge? GRAHAM Construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Interior Fit Out Division. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-end fit-out projects across the UK, with a focus on delivering exceptional results for our clients.

While we ideally seek someone with fit-out experience, we welcome applicants from a broader construction background. You'll play a pivotal role in cost management, procurement, and contract administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Budgeting: Establish and manage budgets, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.


• Contract Review & Procurement: Review contracts and procure subcontract packages, ensuring alignment with project requirements.


• Cost Forecasting: Track and forecast project costs, providing transparent and accurate financial reports.


• Contract Administration: Administer contracts, manage delays, and handle loss and expense claims.


• Client & Team Liaison: Regularly communicate with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals.


• Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor performance, addressing any issues swiftly.


• Delay & Variation Management: Conduct delay analysis, manage variations, and ensure compensation mechanisms are followed.


• Meetings & Reporting: Represent GRAHAM in progress and commercial meetings, maintaining accurate documentation.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related field.


• Proven experience in a Senior QS role, ideally within fit-out or construction projects.


• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial management.


• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.


• Competence in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Excel).

Desirable:

• Professional qualification (e.g., MRICS/MCIOB).


• Experience with bespoke, high-end interior fit-out projects.


• Familiarity with both NEC and JCT contracts.

Why Join Us?

At GRAHAM Construction, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team with the opportunity to work on exciting projects across the UK. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including car allowance, private medical cover, and life assurance. Join us and help shape the future of interior fit-out!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become a part of our success at GRAHAM Construction!

Our Commitment

We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We look forward to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information.  Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.