Jobs, fresher vacancy - Mechanical Quantity Surveyor • Northern Ireland

Company: H&J Martin

Northern Ireland

H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor.Company:H&J Martin LimitedJob Type:Full Time, PermanentLocation:BelfastOur BusinessH&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our missionis to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued.Role OverviewDue to continued growth our Facilities 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 doThe following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:Pre ContractOn Site pre-measurementsProduction of bills of quantities and/or MTC cost plans for clientsDevelopment of supply chain packagesProduction of labour schedules for operations teamSpecialist material procurementPost ContractProcurement and appointment of subcontractors on designated subcontract conditionsPreparation of the forecasting and reporting of costs against value to ensure that it is in line with the contract profitability forecastMeasurement, preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts in line with the contract schedule of ratesAdministration, auditing and analysis of subcontractor accounts along with effective commercial controlIdentification of added value opportunities within measurement and contract conditionsPrepare subcontractor payments accurately and in a timely mannerYou will be responsible for keeping the Commercial Manager informed of the progress of all accounts from inception through to finalisationWork in accordance with strict client KPIs, in particular time, cost and qualityGenerate any early warning notices and compensation events to the client if required and keep the Commercial Manager informed at all stagesOther duties may be required from time to time depending on the needs of the businessWhat youll bringAs a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor your main skills and experience will include:Essential CriteriaHave relevant Quantity Surveying experience within Construction or Facilities Management environmentPossess either a Third Level Qualification in Quantity Surveying or demonstrate a level of experience obtained working in a comparable roleDemonstrate the ability to develop a strong client and supply chain relationship by working in a collaborative mannerPossess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and Information Technology in generalValid driving licenseDesirable CriteriaHave knowledge of construction practices that can be used on site to analyse the design and propose potential cost saving and value engineering measuresExperience of working on MTC contractsExperience of using the Mechanical PSA/National Schedule of RatesExperience of QS software such as BarcellosHow we'll reward youOf course, we ensure that our benefits package is competitive and allows you to enjoy your downtime. As well as a competitive salary well 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 benefits include:Excellent Annual Leave allowance with the ability to purchase additional days leave each yearOccupational Sick PayPaid subscription to relevant professional body/institutionLife assuranceEmployer pension contributionHealth Cash Plan with money off dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy to name just a fewAccess to hundreds of deals and discounts for major retailers, restaurants and service providers.Cycle to work schemeAdditional days leave each year to support your choice of Volunteering activityOn site Gym and Wellness Hub at our headquarters in Belfast open 7 days a weekDiscounted Gym membershipAs an organisation that has been awarded Platinum status, the highest accolade to be awarded by Investors in People, we are continuing to invest in our people development and this role is no exception!Your applicationAt Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. Thats 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 thatH&J Martin will seek an Access NI Disclosure for this position, which will be used in the decision-making process.Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may offer positions before the closing date if we find the right fit.We wish you every success in your application.The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 12noon.LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER