Mechanical QS (REF: MQS0426)

In this role you will play a key role within the mechanical department, working on MTC Contracts using PSA schedule of rates, whilst providing continued support to other departments.

Job Description

The role of the Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will be pivotal to Irwin M&E’s ongoing growth and success and the job role will include:

• Working alongside Contract Managers/Supervisors in planning, scheduling and carrying out work
• Liaising, negotiating and relationship building with clients and consultants on an ongoing basis
• Arrange and carry out regular QS meetings with clients to ensure measures are agreed promptly and proactively
• Preparation of pre-measured budget costs and preparation of measurement for final account/interim valuations
• Contract administration and cost control
• Dealing with client queries and negotiation of valuations/measurements
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits

Essential Criteria

• C&G Level 2&3 in Mechanical Engineering Services
• Working knowledge of current Health and Safety Legislation
• IT literate, e.g. proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel or similar
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate good team ethos
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
• To be self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Full driving licence

Desirable Criteria

Whilst not essential it would be advantageous for the candidate to have:

• Worked with Measured Term Contracts
• Experience in Education, Healthcare and Commercial sectors
• Use of specialised software packages such as Amtech Contract Costing
• HNC – Building Services Engineering or higher
• CSR Card

The Company Offers

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Working alongside experts in their field
• Health cash plan including compensation for dentistry and optical well being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Additional holiday increase with length of service
• Team building and activity days
• Monthly employee value-based recognition award – monetary gift
• Health, wellbeing and social calendar of events
• Long service awards
• Enhanced marriage leave
• Continuous professional development through full access to Nvolve, our Learning Management System, featuring a comprehensive library of training courses.
• Holiday sell back scheme
• Kingsbridge Membership Club

As part of the “Day-to-Day” nature of this demanding and exciting role it is of equal importance that the candidate:

• Shows ability to manage and deal with multi tasking and heavy workloads, so prioritising is of importance
• Be willing to attend seminars and courses where required
• Be willing to travel
• Be aware of and work within Irwin M&E’s guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Irwin M&E’s continual growth. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and feel you have the ability to meet our criteria, then please send your CV with a covering letter supporting your application to Irwin.jobs@irwinm-e.com

We are a Responsible Body for AccessNI. A disclosure check will be undertaken; however a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role. Our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 30th April 2025 at 4pm.

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