Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

1st Step; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training & development

Friendly team environment

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Private health care

Job summary

1st Step Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a building services engineering company for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (MEP) in Grays, Essex, with site visits required.

You will manage commercial aspects of MEP projects from pre-construction to final account, ensuring profitability while maintaining client and supplier relationships. A strong contract background, numeric acumen and excellent negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience within MEP contracting or building services.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and pricing exercises.
• Prepare and submit client valuations and payment applications.
• Manage project cash flow and ensure timely invoicing.
• Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and obligations.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate variations, claims, and compensation events.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required.
• Produce accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Track project performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Assist with final account preparation and agreement.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend project and commercial meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

MEP contracting

Quantity surveying

Contract knowledge

Numerical analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial reporting tools

Job description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (MEP) based in Grays, Essex, with site visits.

Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Role Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of MEP projects from pre-construction through to final account settlement. The role requires strong contractual knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to work closely with project teams to maximise project profitability while maintaining positive client and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and pricing exercises.
• Prepare and submit client valuations and payment applications.
• Manage project cash flow and ensure timely invoicing.
• Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and obligations.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate variations, claims, and compensation events.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required.
• Produce accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Track project performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Assist with final account preparation and agreement.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend project and commercial meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 2 - 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience within MEP contracting or building services.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Career progression opportunities
• Support with training and professional development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Private Health Care