Mechanical - Quantity Surveyor

Job Description: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Belfast

Salary £45,000 - £55,000

On behalf of my client, I am recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work on an ongoing project for a highly successful and renowned Construction Company based in Belfast.

Reporting to the Commercial Director your key responsibilities may vary depending on the nature and stage of the project being worked on, but can include: -

Main Duties

Pre Contract

• On Site pre-measurements
• Production of bills of quantities and/or MTC cost plans for clients
• Development of supply chain packages
• Production of labour schedules for operations team
• Specialist material procurement

Post Contract

• Procurement and appointment of subcontractors on designated subcontract conditions
• Preparation of the forecasting and reporting of costs against value to ensure that it is in line with the contract profitability forecast
• Measurement, preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts in line with the contract schedule of rates
• Administration, auditing and analysis of subcontractor accounts along with effective commercial control
• Identification of added value opportunities within measurement and contract conditions
• Prepare subcontractor payments accurately and in a timely manner
• You will be responsible for keeping the Commercial Manager informed of the progress of all accounts from inception through to finalisation
• Work in accordance with strict client KPI’s, in particular time, cost and quality
• Generate any early warning notices and compensation events to the client if required and keep the Commercial Manager informed at all stages
• Other duties may be required from time to time depending on the needs of the business

Essential Criteria

• Have relevant Quantity Surveying experience within a Construction or Facilities Management environment
• Possess either a Third Level Qualification in Quantity Surveying or demonstrate a level of experience obtained working in a comparable role
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a strong client and supply chain relationship by working in a collaborative manner
• Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and Information Technology in general
• Valid driving license

Desirable Criteria

• Have knowledge of construction practices that can be used on site to analyse the design and propose potential cost saving and value engineering measures
• Experience of working on MTC contracts
• Experience of using the Mechanical PSA/National Schedule of Rates
• Experience of QS software such as Barcellos
• Candidates with 4+ years of QS experience will be considered for this role