Job Title; MEP Quantity Surveyor (electrical)
Location; Newport, South Wales
Salary; £75,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
The Company
Our client is a leading, Tier 1 Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation sub-contractor, delivering projects across Ireland, Mainland Europe, and the UK. The company operates in various sectors, including Pharmaceutical, Data Centres, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Power Generation.
Joining our client means becoming part of an ambitious and dedicated team that values your ideas and contributions. You'll thrive in a supportive environment where your efforts are recognised.
The Role
Reporting into the project Commercial Lead, as a Quantity Surveyor you will play a crucial role in managing and controlling costs on a range of logistics-related projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered within budget, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to assess costs, monitor progress, and ensure financial targets are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Validate the tender following award of the project with the Project Manager/Director.
* Assist in preparation of project CCS by analysing the tender, budgets and project requirements.
* Prepare cash flows by analysing the timing of billings and costs.
* Compile monthly commercial reports in accordance with the group standard procedures.
* Where applicable, carry out site measures with Construction and Planning Teams in accordance with contractual procedures.
* Ensure timely submission of claims/notices in accordance with provisions of contract.
* Draft pre- and post-contract correspondence in consultation with the Project Manager/Director.
* Identify if material purchases are scope or variation to the budget.
* Ensure control of client invoicing by submission of invoices and tracking of payment etc.
* Administer payments processes to sub-contractors and suppliers by reviewing submissions in terms of their contracts.
* Liaise closely with the Financial Department on project reporting and financials.
* Resolve disputes in relation to client / subcontractor issues.
* Prepare reports on commercial and contractual issues for the Project and Commercial Managers.
* Monitor site procurement on receipt of regular reports.
Key Requirements
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or equivalent.
* 3-7 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying in the construction industry.
* Minimum 5 years electrical Quantity Surveying experience.
* Solid knowledge of Mechanical Systems.
* Data Centre experience is desirable but is not essential.
* Chartership or professional Quantity Surveying Certification or working towards either is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
* 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced pension increases of 5% equal contribution, following 6 months service.
* Income protection plan.
* Life assurance.
* Educational assistance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee referral scheme, employees can earn an additional £2,000-£6,000 successful referrals.
* 17/4 working pattern.
MLQS Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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