M+E QS

Fawkes & Reece London; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor - MEP to join a well-established commercial team delivering a diverse portfolio of complex laboratory and healthcare-related projects across the west of the UK. You will support commercial delivery, cost control, and contract administration on live environments.

You will work within a collaborative team, taking ownership of CVRs, forecasts, and reports, with strong opportunities for career development and progression in a growing

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor within M&E or Building Services.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of MEP works across allocated projects.
• Carry out measurement and valuation of works from site records and drawings.
• Prepare Applications for Payment and Payment Notices in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage project variations, change control and associated commercial impacts.
• Procure, administer and manage subcontractor accounts through to final account settlement.
• Prepare and maintain CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts and commercial risk registers.
• Monitor and manage project cash flow and turnover forecasts.
• Produce internal valuations, subcontract liability reports and monthly commercial reports.
• Negotiate and agree subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and JCT contract requirements and internal governance procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Skills

MEP commercial management

Subcontract procurement

CVRs and forecasts

Contract administration

Cost control

Negotiation

Independent working

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor - MEP to join a well-established commercial team delivering a diverse portfolio of complex laboratory projects across the west of uk from Plymouth to Gloucester . This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging schemes within live environments, supporting the commercial delivery of high-profile M&E projects.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will play a key role in commercial management, cost control and contract administration while benefiting from strong opportunities for career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of MEP works across allocated projects.
• Carry out measurement and valuation of works from site records and drawings.
• Prepare Applications for Payment and Payment Notices in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage project variations, change control and associated commercial impacts.
• Procure, administer and manage subcontractor accounts through to final account settlement.
• Prepare and maintain Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost-to-complete forecasts and commercial risk registers.
• Monitor and manage project cash flow and turnover forecasts.
• Produce internal valuations, subcontract liability reports and monthly commercial reports.
• Negotiate and agree subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and JCT contract requirements and internal governance procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in commercial management within an M&E or MEP contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and account management.
• Proven experience in cost control, change management and commercial reporting.
• Working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively to a wider commercial team.
• Experience within healthcare, R&D or similarly complex project environments would be advantageous.

About You

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the M&E or Building Services sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles and project controls.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience working on healthcare, R&D or similarly complex project environments is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven M+E SQS/ MQS seeking to take ownership of a number of complex projects and progress within a growing specialist business who are financially stable and really pushing on in the market .

High standards, attention to detail and drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.