Quantity Surveyor – M&E

Overview

In this role you will support the commercial management of multiple M&E projects alongside the Senior Commercial Manager. You will help procure subcontractors, prepare Bills of Quantities, and manage interim valuations and final accounts. You’ll translate drawings and specifications into accurate measurements and cost data, maintaining robust commercial records. This position offers hands-on experience across procurement, cost control, variations, and subcontractor payments within a growing M&E contractor. You will work closely with site teams to support project delivery and contribute to ongoing commercial development.

Pay / Benefits

• 60,000–65,000 salary
• Permanent position
• Exposure to multiple M&E projects
• Direct support from Senior Commercial Manager
• Career progression and development
• Broad exposure to procurement and cost control

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and commercial evaluation of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Prepare subcontract documentation, Bills of Quantities and tender comparisons
• Complete measurements and take-offs of mechanical and electrical services from drawings and specifications
• Assist with interim valuations, variations and final accounts
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Cost Value Reconcilations
• Identify, record and commercially assess project changes
• Assist with subcontractor, consultant, supplier and labour-only payments
• Draft commercial correspondence for review
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records
• Work closely with site teams to support project delivery
• Attend design, procurement, commercial and site meetings
• Provide general commercial support across multiple projects
• Follow all company procedures and health and safety requirements

Key requirements

• Previous experience within construction or M&E contracting is desirable
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical installations
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Organised, commercially aware and able to work effectively within a team
• Keen to learn and develop within an M&E commercial environment

• Good numerical and analytical reasoning
• Clear communication, both written and verbal
• Organised and able to multitask
• Cost management
• Procurement
• Bills of Quantities

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