Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical
📍 Location: Shotton Mill, Weightbridge Road, Deeside
📅 Contract Duration: 10 Months (Until January 2026)
💼 Job Type: Contract
🕒 Working Hours: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM, Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch break)
Job Overview
A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical to manage cost estimation, procurement, and financial control for mechanical installations on a major project. The successful candidate will oversee project costs, subcontractor valuations, and ensure cost-effective execution while maintaining compliance with UK (England and Wales) standards.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement for:
* Fire Fighting Systems
* Sanitary Water Installations
* Cooling Pipe Work Installations
* HVAC Installations (Air Ducts, VRF Systems, AHUs, Exhaust Fans, etc.)
✔ Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ) based on project specifications.
✔ Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier contracts for cost efficiency.
✔ Track project costs, variations, and budget reports to ensure financial control.
✔ Assist in preparing claims, variations, and change orders with proper documentation.
✔ Verify and certify subcontractor payments based on completed work.
✔ Work closely with project teams to implement cost control and value engineering.
✔ Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments.
Requirements
✅ Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
✅ Proven experience in mechanical quantity surveying for large-scale construction projects.
✅ Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, and contract management.
✅ Knowledge of UK mechanical standards, codes, and regulations.
✅ Experience in BoQ preparation, contract negotiations, and financial reporting.
✅ Proficiency in cost estimation software and MS Excel.
✅ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
✅ Valid UK work permit required.
What’s on Offer?
🔹 Fixed-term contract until January 2026
🔹 Competitive contract rate based on experience
🔹 Opportunity to work on a high-profile engineering project