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First Recruitment Group; Stretton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its Central Commercial Team in Burton upon Trent. You will drive commercial performance across a diverse M&E portfolio, from tender through to final account, working closely with operational, finance and leadership teams.

Candidates should have at least 5 years in M&E, strong negotiation and cost control skills, and a proactive approach to risk and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery experience.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable

Responsibilities

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties
• Provide commercial input throughout tendering and bidding, including risk assessment
• Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement
• Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes
• Monitor work in progress, debt levels and overall commercial performance
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budget control

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Burton upon Trent

Salary: Very competitive negotiable salary + company benefits + car allowance

Permanent | Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering services business seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its Central Commercial Team in Burton upon Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a key role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, working closely with operational, finance and leadership teams from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties
• Provide commercial input throughout tendering and bidding, including risk assessment
• Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement
• Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes
• Monitor work in progress, debt levels and overall commercial performance
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice

About You

We are looking for an established Quantity Surveyor with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery experience
• Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proven negotiation and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Full UK driving licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable

Package & Benefits

• Very competitive, negotiable salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training
• Clear career development pathways
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Employee wellbeing support
• Access to an employee flexible benefits portal