Quantity Surveyor ( Mechanical)

H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical MTC).

Company: H&J Martin Limited – Asset Management

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Belfast

Role Overview

Due to continued growth our Asset Management division have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure all commercial functions for the Division are completed to professional standards within agreed time and cost budgets.

What you’ll do

The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:

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 as may be required from time to time depending on the needs of the business

What you'll bring

As a Quantity Surveyor your main skills and experience will include:

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 licence

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

How we'll reward you

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Our Core Benefits include:

• Performance based annual bonus
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Membership of relevant Institutions & Professional Bodies
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car Allowance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your application

At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we'll do whatever we can to help. Please be advised that H&J Martin will seek an Access NI Disclosure for this position, which will be used in the decision-making process

We wish you every success in your application.

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 20th March at 12 noon

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