Lead Mechanical QS for Major Industrial Project

Designer Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is delivering a landmark Purolite project in Wales. We seek a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the mechanical commercial package from procurement through to final account, ensuring commercial performance, cost control and contractual compliance throughout project delivery.

You will work with a seasoned project and commercial team to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with contractual requirements on a major industrial construction project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience within Mechanical or MEP contracting.
• Experience delivering commercial packages on industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy or major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical installations and associated commercial processes.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of mechanical packages from procurement through to final account.
• Preparation and administration of subcontract packages.
• Procurement of mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Measurement and valuation of works.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Preparation and agreement of interim applications and final accounts.
• Assessment and agreement of subcontractor applications and variations.
• Identification and management of commercial risk and opportunity.
• Preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Contract administration under NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial decision making.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Mechanical/MEP

Contract negotiation

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Designer Group is delivering a landmark Purolite project in Wales. We seek a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the mechanical commercial package from procurement through to final account, ensuring commercial performance, cost control and contractual compliance throughout project delivery.

You will work with a seasoned project and commercial team to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with contractual requirements on a major industrial construction project.