Placement Quantity Surveyor

Who We Are
At H&J Martin Construction (part of Lagan Specialist Group), we combine decades of expertise with top industry talent to deliver high-quality residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Our headquarters are located in Belfast, with projects across Northern Ireland and beyond.

Role Overview
As a Placement Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our experienced commercial team, developing the essential skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your academic learning. Your ability to think analytically and build strong professional relationships will be key to your success. This opportunity is intended to last for 9-12 months, satisfying the Diploma in Professional Practice requirements. 

How you will Develop
Throughout your placement, you will be mentored by senior members of the team, giving you the opportunity to learn from their experience, guidance and expertise. You will attend sites regularly and gain a clear understanding of how your work contributes to successful project delivery, and how the decisions you make influence the build process.

What you'll do
You will gain insight to and support with the following;

• Cost Management
• Estimating
• Commercial Administration
• Working Collaboratively
• Health and Safety 

For a full list of what you will get involved in, please view the attached Job Description

What you'll bring
To succeed in this opportunity, you will require the following;

• Current Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management Degree student, who will be on a placement year in academic year 2026-2027.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisation skills, with ability to prioritise workload.
• A keen interest in the industry and drive to develop in your career.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work collaboratively with others.
• Hold a full valid driving license and have use of a vehicle for work use.

How we'll reward you
In return, we offer an attractive salary, and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities. At our Head Office in Belfast, we have an on-site Gym and Wellbeing Hub which is available for use to all our employees.

Our Core Benefits for this role include:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (where eligible)
• Discounted gym membership & use of our company gym at Head Office
• Life Assurance
• Volunteer Day - to support your choice of volunteering activity 

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.