Senior Quantity Surveyor – M&E Rail – 190m Project – Main Contractor

Overview

In this role you drive commercial delivery on a Rail Depot project for an international civil engineering contractor. You will manage M&E subcontract packages, payments, and final accounts, while providing robust cost/value reporting to the Commercial Manager. You’ll collaborate with site teams and the client to keep projects financially healthy and on track. This is a hands-on position that shapes commercial outcomes in a rail/M&E environment with significant impact on project success.

Responsibilities

• Present applications for payment and secure contractual entitlements
• Procure and manage M&E subcontract packages
• Ensure payments align with contract terms
• Prepare and submit estimate/tender information
• Negotiate and present Final Accounts
• Provide weekly cost/value, delivery schedules, and KPI data
• Prepare monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecasts
• Develop forward work plans and cash flows
• Oversee subcontractor commercial management through to Final Accounts
• Prepare documentation for variations, claims, and additional payments
• Offer commercial support to site and contracts teams; liaise with client on commercial matters

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 6 years post-graduate experience in building or civils
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in M&E or managing M&E subcontractors
• MRICS advantageous
• British citizen or indefinite leave to remain
• Experience with main or sub contractors in rail or construction (M&E) environment

• client liaison
• communication
• team collaboration
• M&E subcontract procurement
• cost/value reporting
• final accounts

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