Job Description

An exciting and rewarding opportunity within a new contract and a well-established company. This role offers real variety and responsibility, involving detailed cost planning and estimates for capital works, while proactively managing site abnormal and risk as part of a dynamic, collaborative project team.

About The Role

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all commercial aspects of contracts, from tender through to final account.


Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.


Lead the preparation and submission of valuations, variations, and claims.


Administer contracts ensuring compliance with terms.


Provide accurate and timely commercial reports to senior management and clients.


Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms.


Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance evaluation.


Support compliance with housing regulations, health & safety, and sustainability standards.


Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to achieve successful project delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (RICS accreditation preferred).


Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (maintenance, refurbishment, or new build) preferably in Education sector.


Strong knowledge of NEC Forms of Contracts


Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.


High level of financial and commercial awareness.


Strong IT skills, including cost management software and MS Office.


Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.


Valid CSR Card or formal Health and Safety Training


Full UK Driving License


5 years' experience in construction industry

Attributes/Skills:

The successful candidate should:

Be capable of working on own initiative


Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail


Good communication and organisational skills


Have a good timekeeping and attendance record


Have the ability to work with a wide range of people and team player


Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal directions


Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards assigned tasks


Be reliable & committed


Have ability to work to deadlines


Participate in overtime when required (including weekends)


Have ability to take on new skills


Have a positive approach to continuous improvement processes and techniques

Health & Safety

:


Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times


Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately


Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed


Observe & follow all manual handling practices

In addition,

As the majority of the work will be conducted in Public Sector or Housing Associations, we will require a recent Access NI certificate CTS will perform a Access NI check as part of the on-boarding process.


Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from employment. We operate a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is available on request and forms part of our employee handbook provided at the point of secure employment.


We have a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information, which is available on request and is also included in our employee handbook.


The role may also require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally.


CTS is an equal opportunities employer

No can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this .

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Connect - Transform - Sustain


CTS is an award-winning, industry leading facilities management company. Originally a building company, CTS has expanded into heating installation and has further diversified into building maintenance and property development. This has extended the company's reach to over 30,000 properties (and rising), across the island of Ireland. CTS prides itself on exceeding client's expectations and making sure that the client is satisfied with all aspects of work.


We offer full service maintenance contracts to a variety of clients ranging from homes through to education, healthcare, blue light services and other public sector clients. Our senior management team have over 150 years experience in maintenance and construction.


CTS offers works from Waterford to Derry-Londonderry covering Irelands two largest cities of Dublin and Belfast.

Company Culture

Energy & Compliance Services


From all sources of domestic and commercial heating appliances that we service and maintain, we also offer a full install and commission package.


Property Services


Our Property Services team delivers building maintenance for small, medium and large-scale developments, delivering all trades response and preventative maintenance packages to clients in a wide range of general and specialised works including plumbing, heating, flooring, fit out, renovation and insulation.


Development


We provide new build development of residential and commercial property schemes with a portfolio that stretches across the island of Ireland, including land acquisition and the build out of social housing projects right through to commercial premises.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Bereavement leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed