Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E / Industrial

Location: Home Based (UK)
Travel: 4 days per month in London and 1 day per month in Middlesbrough
Sector: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) / Industrial
Company: Tier 2 Main Contractor

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a portfolio of high-value Mechanical & Electrical and Industrial projects while benefiting from a predominantly home-based working arrangement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple projects, working closely with project teams to ensure financial performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of multiple M&E and Industrial projects from inception through to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Administer subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate client valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage variations, compensation events, and change control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met under the relevant forms of contract.
• Produce accurate monthly commercial reports and forecasts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the Commercial Manager with project reporting and business performance.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and/or Industrial construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience administering NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and CVR experience.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially driven with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London (approximately four days per month) and Middlesbrough (approximately one day per month).

Desirable

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience delivering data centre, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale M&E projects.

What's on Offer

• Predominantly home-based working.
• Excellent work-life balance with limited travel requirements.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile M&E and Industrial projects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear career progression within a growing Tier 2 Main Contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team.

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