Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Graduate Quantity Surveyor (GQS1124) Irwin M&E is driven by values based on loyalty, safety, innovation and success Job Specification Position: Graduate Quantity Surveyor Department: Mechanical & Electrical Projects Division Reporting to: Commercial Director Status of post:Full-Time Permanent Salary: Remuneration Package will be competitive and in line with experience Location:NI Office Based (Mallusk) Role As Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will be expected to effectively and efficiently assist with the below tasks. The main purpose of this role is to work alongside our Commercial Projects team in conjunction with the on-site staff to improved efficiencies, identify cost risk / opportunity and ultimately provide better cost control. Good communication with the IME teams, client teams, design teams and complete supply chain is essential. We would also encourage further education and training through relevant courses and seminars that would benefit the job role. Main Duties and Responsibilities As Graduate Quantity Surveyor within the Projects Division, you will be expected to initially assist and ultimately undertake the follow tasks: -Monthly Valuations Maintaining Valuation Spreadsheet Liaison with Managers Issuing Valuations Saving down assessment / payment notices. Variations Set-up and maintain a variation register for each project Assist with preparation of variations Manage change control with wider team Assist with responses to queries from Client / Main Contractor Contract Notifications (JCT / NEC) Notifications Registers up to date Issuing Notifications An internal overview will be provided with the potential for further training Preparation of sub-contractor orders Assist with preparation of Sub-Contractor order to IME supply chain Engage with supply chain to ensure required information is received to issue orders Site Visits Visit sites in conjunction with Contract Managers to review variations/valuations. Contract Report & Forecasting Assist Contract Managers with preparation of monthly Reports Collate monthly sales and cost reports for division Criteria Essential Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to work to a plan to avoid disappointments Good interpersonal skills to create meaningful reciprocal relationships with both colleagues and clients Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and people skills Computer literate with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc. Desirable Qualification in Quantity Surveyor or Equivalent Behaviours Expected Self-starter Enthusiasm to learn Positive in all dealings with the directors, management team and staff Demonstrate sound technical awareness Commercial awareness Courtesy and respect for each team member Good personal organisation, honesty, communication, ownership, reliability and dependability Praise and recognition of individuals and the team for a job well done Ability to work to tight deadlines 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 This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Irwin M&Es 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 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 Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 4pm.

Location: Newtownabbey, GB

Posted Date: 11/28/2024