Junior M&E Quantity Surveyor – Fast Track to Senior QS

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Yalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Long-term stability

Variety of M&E projects

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a mechanical bias to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will support commercial management across multiple projects, handling cost control, procurement, valuations and financial reporting while working with Senior QS, PMs and site teams.

The role offers the opportunity to develop in the mechanical building services sector, with training, progression and a stable, long-term career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role within construction or building services.
• Understanding of mechanical installations is advantageous.
• Relevant QS / Commercial Management qualification desirable.
• Candidates studying towards a related qualification will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of mechanical installation projects from award to completion.
• Support interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Assist with cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract docs to support cost assessments.
• Take measurements and quantities for mechanical installations (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing).
• Assist with contract variations and procurement activity.
• Support subcontractor accounts, payments and valuations.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify cost risks or opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and site teams for accurate reporting.
• Maintain records of project costs, variations and procurement.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to understand progress.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Independent working

UK driving licence (preferred)

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management qualification

Studying towards relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a mechanical bias to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will support commercial management across multiple projects, handling cost control, procurement, valuations and financial reporting while working with Senior QS, PMs and site teams.

The role offers the opportunity to develop in the mechanical building services sector, with training, progression and a stable, long-term career in a supportive environment.