Senior Quantity Surveyor

MJM Marine; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Newry. This role offers the chance to lead a talented QS team on various high-value projects, ensuring financial and commercial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in quantity surveying, a strong understanding of contract management, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Join a company recognized for its commitment to personal development and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact exciting local and international projects.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness programs

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of quantity surveying experience in construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control processes and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QS team to meet financial objectives.
• Prepare accurate commercial reports and manage project budgets.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Value Reconciliation

Negotiation

Project Management

Contract Management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

FIDIC Contracts

Job description

MJM Marine Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Are you looking for, An integral position in a rapidly growing sector? A dynamic working day with a range of bespoke, local and international projects? An organization that encourages personal development and rewards excellence?

That's us!

MJM Marine is a progressive, flexible and rapidly growing specialist joinery and interior fit-out contractor. The business has built a reputation for excellence and innovation by delivering major marine projects for local and global clients and due to significant growth, the opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team at our HQ in Newry, Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will form an important part of the commercial team by leading, managing and developing the QS team under your remit to ensure that the Company financial and commercial objectives are delivered at all stages of a project(s).

Other key duties include:

• Be the Commercial Lead on a number of projects ranging from £1m-£15m
• Coach, mentor and develop the Intermediate/Junior QS staff within your team
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team
• Ensure that project cost, quality and time targets are achieved
• Ensure prompt and appropriate submission of payment applications required by the contract terms
• Ensure the timely payment of subcontractors within the agreed payment terms.
• Maintain financial control of your projects and ensure the timely completion of accurate monthly cost value reconciliation reports
• Preparation and updating of project budgets including forecasts to completion
• Timely and appropriate identification of commercial issues
• Identify change and ensure that all contractual notification and process requirements are complied with so that the Company secures its full entitlement
• Produce accurate project cash flows
• Build a close relationship with the MJM operational project lead
• Work as a key lead member of the operational delivery team, working proactively and constructively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the accuracy of the commercial data and record keeping at site level
• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, provide support and training on both the contract and the projects commercial requirements to the site team
• Management of subcontract accounts including enquiries, negotiation, procurement, payments, variations and final

The Ideal Person will have:

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying, or other equivalent commercially related discipline
• A minimum of 8yrs post-graduation quantity surveying experience
• Practical working experience of;

The core change control process under JCT/ NEC/ FIDIC contracts and other bespoke forms of contract

Supply chain engagement including tender enquiry, preparation, analysis, negotiation and selection assessment

Standard methods of measurement

• Detailed understanding of;

Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), preparation, detailed forecasting principles and monthly reporting.

Negotiation and settlement of disputes and accounts relating both to customers and suppliers

• Have the right to work in the UK

MJM Marine is the recipient of a Gold Investors in People award and a Bronze Diversity Mark. Our culture ensures a working environment that enables personal growth and development.

For further information contact Louise McCooey on [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

MJM Marine is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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