M&E Quantity Surveyor

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Permanent position

Strong pipeline of upcoming projects

Varied work across the Highlands

Excellent career development and progr

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd in the Highlands is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. You will manage commercial activities for mechanical and electrical packages from procurement through final account, working closely with project teams to deliver within targets.

The role requires a background in M&E building services, strong contract knowledge and excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within M&E / Building Services.
• Mechanical, electrical or combined M&E experience.
• Experience working for an M&E contractor, building services contractor or main contractor.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing specialist subcontractor packages.
• Good understanding of construction contracts.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of M&E packages and projects.
• Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Procurement and commercial management of M&E subcontractors.
• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor payments.
• Cost planning, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Managing change, variations and contractual matters.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site teams.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed commercial targets.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

M&E Building Services

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Location: Highlands
Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established and growing contractor is looking to appoint an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join its team in the Highlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS with a mechanical and/or electrical background to join a busy contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across the Highlands.

The Role

Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages from procurement through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of M&E packages and projects

• Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts

• Procurement and commercial management of M&E subcontractors

• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor payments

• Cost planning, forecasting and commercial reporting

• Managing change, variations and contractual matters

• Monitoring project costs against budgets

• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site teams

• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers

• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed commercial targets

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within M&E / Building Services

• Mechanical, electrical or combined M&E experience

• Experience working for an M&E contractor, building services contractor or main contractor

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness

• Experience managing specialist subcontractor packages

• Good understanding of construction contracts

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification preferred

• Full UK driving licence

Experience across mechanical services, electrical installations, HVAC, heating, plumbing, renewables or wider building services projects would be particularly beneficial.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Assistant M&E Quantity Surveyors who are ready to take the next step in their career.

What's on Offer?

• Very competitive salary

• Excellent overall benefits package

• Permanent, secure position

• Strong pipeline of upcoming projects

• Varied work across the Highlands

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Supportive and established team

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.