Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Oversee cost estimating, contracts, sub‑contractor management for civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• contract compliance
• sub‑contractor management
• cost estimating
• budget control
• ims
• commercial coordination

Tasks

Operating within a collaborative project team, you will take responsibility for the commercial life-cycle of each project, from early-stage cost planning and procurement through to final account. -Ensure contract compliance in accordance with NEC3/NEC4 or JCT frameworks. -Manage sub-contractor packages from initial appointment through to final account. -Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure consistent commercial alignment. -Take ownership of cost estimating, budgeting, contracts, procurement, and cost control, including identifying and mitigating commercial risks. -Adhere to all company systems and procedures, including Information Management Systems.

Requirements

• nec3/4
• degree
• subcontractor
• rail
• negotiation
• driving licence

What You Bring

We are collaborating with a dynamic civils contractor to appoint a forward-thinking Quantity Surveyor who can make an immediate impact and play a key role in the successful delivery of infrastructure projects. You will bring strong commercial and contractual knowledge, along with the ability to prepare detailed cost submissions for civils projects, monitor project expenditure, and manage contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations independently. -Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain negotiations. -Ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion. -Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively. -Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field. -Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4. -Experience in regulated sectors such as Rail, Highways, Energy or Utilities. -Full valid driving licence.

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Benefits

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a civils contractor on a unique Quantity Surveyor opportunity. This position provides the opportunity to take full ownership of projects, working within an energetic team in a growing company that delivers across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering works. -Hybrid working with flexible working hours. -Ongoing training and professional development. -Modern new Belfast city centre offices.

About Mcs Group Consultancy

-Grew from a small start‑up into a global recruitment partner, expanding across the UK, Ireland, US and Europe. -Handles a diverse portfolio of projects—from sourcing top IT talent to engineering and finance specialists for multinational firms. -Focuses on technical & engineering, IT & digital, accountancy & financial services, sales & marketing, and HR & legal sectors. -Operates a boutique, founder‑led model that adapts to client needs with agility and deep industry insight. -Delivers tailored recruitment solutions for sectors like software development, engineering, finance and corporate services. -Known for a reputation built on personalized service, hands‑on leadership and a willingness to tackle tough talent challenges. -Unusual for a recruitment firm, it maintains a strong ethical stance, often directly mentoring candidates and clients alike. -Regularly pioneers new recruitment approaches, blending traditional headhunting with consultative strategy and regional expertise. -Continues to carve a niche by balancing ambitious growth with a personalised, relationship‑driven approach.

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