Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Strong Group are currently working with an already-established, growing Mechanical specialist in Kent who are actively searching for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis.

This is an office-based role, with visits to site as and when needed.

This role would suit a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor who has amassed at least 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.

Projects are in Commercial Fit Out.

Project locations are mostly Central London.

Job Description for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor:

• Prior experience within the Commercial Fit Out market
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure their proposals will work
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
• Negotiate contracts and work schedules
• Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction
• Perform risk, value management and cost control during construction
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Advise on a procurement strategy
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
• Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
• Value completed work, oversee bills and arrange payments
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations

Person Specification for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor:

• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports for conveying complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships
• Numerical and data analysis skills
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• Team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
• Project management skills
• Resilience, determination and the ability to work well under pressure
• Good commercial awareness
• A practical, logical and methodical approach to work
• Attention to detail
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

Salary for this role has been quoted as £50,000 – £60,000 pa plus package.

Please do apply with a copy of your CV to gerard.sathi@strong-group.co.uk / 020 3967 5020