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Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity Surveyor Derry/Londonderry | Full-Time | Permanent

  • Salary competitive epending on experience
  • Work on healthcare infrastructure 
  • Join a well-established business with a strong track record
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing organisation
  • Professional development support including CPD

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction company specialising in contracts across Northern Ireland. With a strong reputation for quality and compliance, they deliver response maintenance and minor works programmes to some of the most critical healthcare facilities in the region. This is a business that invests in its people and offers real long-term career opportunities.

The Role

This is a pivotal commercial role managing the full QS function on a high-volume, fast-paced healthcare maintenance programme. You will take ownership of everything from cost estimates and valuations through to final accounts and subcontractor management, working closely with Health Trust Estates teams and a network of field operatives and subcontractors. If you have a maintenance or minor works background and want to work on something genuinely meaningful, this is a brilliant opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for maintenance and works projects 
  • Manage interim valuations, final accounts, and variations in line with contract requirements
  • Administer JCT Minor Works, NEC, and bespoke maintenance contracts
  • Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and manage cash flow projections
  • Manage subcontractor accounts including assessment of applications and agreement of final accounts
  • Liaise directly with Health Trust Estates teams, project managers, and clinical departments
  • Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and healthcare-specific standards
  • Contribute to monthly reporting including KPIs, profit margins, and contract performance metrics
  • Support business development activities including tender pricing and bid submissions

What You'll Need

Essential:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent professional qualification
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification QS experience
  • Proven track record in maintenance and minor works contracts
  • Strong understanding of Schedule of Rates pricing and measured term contracts
  • Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office
  • Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have:

  • RICS membership or working towards
  • Experience within healthcare or public sector environment
  • Familiarity with NHS/HSC procurement processes
  • Experience with CAFM/works order management systems

Why Apply?

  • Salary competitive depending on experience
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Professional development support and CPD
  • Work on genuinely impactful healthcare infrastructure
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing organisation
  • Supportive and dynamic working environment

How to Apply

Interested? Reach out to Emma Groves directly at emma@ochopeople.com, or submit your CV via the link below. 

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Derry/LondonderryCompetitive
Job reference:
ELG/ocho/007
EMMA GROVES

EMMA GROVES

Senior Recruitment Consultant