Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Quantity Surveyor at King and Moffatt, your role will be to prepare and track both internal and external costs on each job from handover right through to Final Account Sign-Off.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy: Lead the development of the "Project Procurement Plan," identifying and developing the most cost-effective route for specialist M&E packages.
• Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR): Manage and coordinate the monthly CVR process, reviewing and critiquing "Actual vs. Forecast" spends to provide the Board with accurate financial visibility.
• Sub-contractor Procurement: Lead the tendering and appointment of specialist trades (e.g., BMS, Fire, Thermal Insulation), ensuring "Back-to-Back" contractual terms.
• Change Management: Identify, develop, and manage the "Variation Account," ensuring all site instructions are costed, submitted, and agreed upon with the Main Contractor.
• Valuations & Payments: Manage and coordinate the monthly "Application for Payment" process, including the physical measurement of on-site progress and "Materials on Site" (MOS).
• Contract Administration: Review and critique all incoming "Pay Less Notices" and "Payment Certificates," ensuring 100% compliance with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage commercial risks, maintaining a "Live Risk & Opportunity Register" to protect the project's bottom line.
• Supply Chain Management: Lead the financial assessment of the supply chain, ensuring all partners have the required insurances and financial stability.
• Reporting: Provide regular internal updates to the Commercial Manager regarding project cash flow, liabilities, and disputed variations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Arrange and chair (where necessary) "Commercial Progress Meetings" with the Client's PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor).
• Lessons Learned: Capture and document "Post-Project Financial Reviews" to identify where Estimating "Norms" can be improved for future bids.

This list is not exhaustive or exclusive.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working as a Quantity Surveyor
• Proven track record within the mechanical & electrical/building services industries
• Bachelor's degree Level in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline
• Comprehensive understanding of tendering & construction process
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programme
• Bike to Work Scheme

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation. As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt, we also offer competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.