Mechanical Quantity Surveyor (MTC)

Company: VANRATH
Apply for the Mechanical Quantity Surveyor (MTC)
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

  • Job Reference: RAMQS160626
  • Job Title: Mechanical Quantity Surveyor (MTC)
  • Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + car allowance / package
  • Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor Are you looking for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading Main Contractor that work on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors?

VANRATH are recruiting a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor that work on a variety of projects, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Remuneration: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + car allowance / package

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your professional and personal growth

Client: Leading Main Contractor that has been operating for over 20 years across the UK and Ireland, consistently delivering high quality solutions. They work across various sectors carrying out a range of projects including new build, fit-out and facilities management.

Role Summary: Specialising in Mechanical measured term contracts, take a leading role in the commercial delivery of maintenance contracts. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of cost management, procurement, valuations, and contractual compliance across multiple projects. Work closely with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure that works are delivered within budget and in line with contractual and technical requirements. Contribute significantly to the commercial success and operational efficiency mechanical term service contracts.

The Role:

Cost Management

  • Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and budgets for Mechanical projects, including pricing of schedule of rates under MTCs
  • Take ownership of cost control and value engineering throughout project lifecycles

Procurement and Subcontractor Management

  • Lead the procurement of materials, subcontractors, and specialist services, ensuring best value and compliance with specification
  • Review, negotiate, and manage subcontractor agreements and packages

Valuations, Variations, and Financial Reporting

  • Prepare and submit accurate interim valuations, final accounts, and variation claims
  • Identify, price, and negotiate variations in accordance with the relevant contract

Contractual and Project Delivery Support

  • Ensure commercial and contractual compliance across MTC contracts
  • Attend project meetings, site inspections, and liaise closely with delivery teams

Client and Stakeholder Liaison

  • Maintain strong relationships with clients QS’ and stakeholders
  • Communicate clearly and professionally regarding financial and contractual matters

The Ideal Person:

  • Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications
  • At least 3 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor
  • Previous mechanical background experience on MTC contracts, particularly within facilities management, maintenance, or minor works frameworks
  • Experience with PSA schedule of rates and MTC pricing mechanisms
  • Sound knowledge of Mechanical systems and terminology
  • Familiarity with NEC 4 standard forms of contract
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Commercially driven with a keen eye for detail and value engineering opportunities
  • Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities across different contracts
  • Effective communicator who builds rapport with teams and stakeholders
  • Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Full UK driving licence.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion

Skills:Mechanical Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor M&E QS M&E

Benefits:DOE + car allowance / package

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Posted: June 16th, 2026