Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Sigmar
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Job Title:Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:County Down

Salary:£60-65k + Car Allowance

Job Overview:Our client is a leading provider of building maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit services, delivering projects across the social housing and public sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of Reactive Repairs, Voids and Planned Maintenance contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in cost control, commercial reporting, contract administration and client relationship management across a diverse portfolio of social housing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the commercial performance of maintenance and social housing contracts from inception through to final account.
  • Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment.
  • Measure, price and validate works using Schedule of Rates (SORs).Review completed works to ensure accurate pricing and value recovery.
  • Produce and manage budgets, forecasts, cashflow reports and CVRs.
  • Assess, negotiate and agree variations and additional works.
  • Administer contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and performance.
  • Negotiate with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to maximise commercial outcomes.
  • Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Essential Criteria:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
  • Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the social housing sector.
  • Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC and other common forms of contract.
  • Experience working with Schedule of Rates (SORs), including NHF SORs.
  • Proven experience managing valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts.
  • Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, CVRs, cashflow management and commercial reporting.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • High level of commercial and financial awareness.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and commercial management software.

Desirable Criteria:

  • RICS accreditation or working towards professional chartership.
  • Experience within responsive repairs, voids or planned maintenance contracts.
  • Knowledge of social housing regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing multiple projects within a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and car allowance.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
  • Life assurance cover.
  • Enhanced family leave policies.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV and holiday purchase options.
  • Occupational sick pay.
  • Employee recognition and reward programmes.

How to Apply:For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV outlining your Quantity Surveying experience within social housing, maintenance or planned works environments.

Skills:Quantity Surveying JCT NEC

Benefits:Car Allowance Paid Holidays Educational assistance Life Assurance Permanent Health Insurance

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Posted: October 21st, 2026