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Quantity Surveyor

Posted 21 days ago

Quantity Surveyor Attractive Salary, Benefits, Company Car/Allowance, and Bonus 36.5 Hour Week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we? Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023. We're an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values: Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork, and Integrity. A look into the role: Henderson Group Property are award-winning specialists in the acquisition and development of retail outlets and have a proven track record in developing state-of-the-art sites. The team is an in-house collective of project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, and technicians, focused on delivering best-in-class, sustainable projects. We delivered over 300 projects over the past year, ranging in scale and complexity, with values between £50k to £3m. This position is suited to a candidate with strong, relevant experience from a commercially focused background in construction management. This role is based in Northern Ireland and will not usually require travel outside of this region. As Quantity Surveyor, you will: Assist the Property team in delivering the optimum budget for all developments, modernisations, and acquisition of new sites and stores. Take ownership of establishing and maintaining a clearly defined set of metrics to drive consistency of cost. Produce Capex Investment budgets and appraisal papers, providing reporting to management on budget analysis. Commercially manage projects from inception through to on-site, working with design teams and project managers to ensure the project aligns with capital investment. Support the property leadership team with reporting and preparing documentation for all projects as required. Prepare cost plans and budgets for review processes, including associated administration in preparation for project review meetings. Prepare tender documentation, contracts, and orders for contractors and suppliers. Develop people through effective supervision, coaching, and mentoring of more junior members of the commercial team. Effectively manage relationships with various stakeholders and suppliers, both internally and externally, influencing constructively as required. Address any challenges or problems arising to ensure property projects are delivered to meet required standards in terms of quality, timelines, and budgets. Skills for Success Joining us as Quantity Surveyor, the minimum criteria youll need are: GCSE Level in English and Maths, Grade C or higher (or equivalent). 3rd level qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. Minimum of 4 years experience working within a property development/commercial construction role within the UK construction market. Experience of live data construction costs and estimating costs of different trades and construction methods within the UK construction market. Active knowledge of UK building regulations, materials, specifications, and construction methodologies within the UK construction market. Experience of producing budget cost plans at various stages of the construction process. Proficiency in using MS Office packages and experience with AutoCAD. Current UK driving license and the ability to travel throughout Northern Ireland. Personal attributes youll need include: Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Ability to plan and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to challenge current ways of working and devise creative solutions. Logical approach to project planning and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build successful stakeholder relationships. Thorough in approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to see tasks through to completion. Ability to analyse and interpret reports and data, making appropriate recommendations as required. Desirable experience: Experience working in a property development or retail environment. A working knowledge of Convenience Retail. Experience liaising with finance teams and providing relevant information for accounting reports. Are we right for you? As part of this role, its important that you feel aligned with the values we live and work by: Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to improve. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues succeed and share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest, and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day-to-day tasks. You will be part of a business that remains focused on social responsibility and sustainability, with great opportunities to develop your career further. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment, and we are continually investing in our team. Benefits include a market-competitive salary, company car or allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout the UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores, and many more. This is a full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours are 8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:45am-3:45pm on Friday. A hybrid working arrangement is available. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Thursday 24th October 2024. We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Quantity Surveying Building Regulations Data Analysis Commercial Construction Construction Management Construction Benefits: Performance Bonus Company Vehicle Medical Aid / Health Care