M&E Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this senior role you will lead the M&E commercial delivery for a high-value 100m+ new-build commercial development in Darlington. You will own the M&E package’s commercial performance, working closely with engineers, planners and the wider site team to manage scope, risk and cost control. You’ll build and guide a small commercial team and influence project decisions to drive value and on-time delivery. This is a high-responsibility position in a established M&E contracting environment with clear progression potential.

Pay / Benefits

• 6,700 car allowance
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days site / 2 days remote)

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for the M&E installation
• Lead and develop a small commercial team (1-2 Assistant QS + 1 QS)
• Manage commercial performance from pre-installation through to completion
• Collaborate with M&E engineering/design teams to manage scope, change and risk
• Manage subcontractors and supply-chain relationships
• Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Manage variations, applications, valuations and final accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Coordinate with planning and project management to understand programme impacts
• Support procurement to ensure robust packages
• Provide commercial input into project decisions and maintain cost control

Key requirements

• Strong mechanical or electrical QS experience in main contracting or specialist subcontracting
• Experience managing sizeable M&E packages (ideally 20m+)
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, change control, forecasting and final accounts
• Understanding of interfaces between M&E, construction, design and programme
• Excellent communication to work with senior project stakeholders
• Relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification desirable

• Strong communication
• Confidence to engage with senior stakeholders
• Leadership and people development
• M&E package management
• Subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, change control, forecasting, final accounts
• Cost reporting and forecasting

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