M&E Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s commercial team in Stockport. You will oversee M&E packages, manage budgets, and support pre-construction and final account processes.

The role requires strong experience in commercial fit-out or refurbishment, CAT A/B familiarity, and excellent negotiation skills. You will work closely with project teams to deliver costs within budget and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in commercial fit-out or refurbishment.
• Experience on CAT A and CAT B projects.
• Understanding of M&E packages and associated costs.
• Experience managing M&E subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and Excel/IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of M&E packages across CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects.
• Managing costs from pre-construction through to final account.
• Reviewing M&E specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
• Preparing and reviewing M&E budgets and cost plans.
• Managing subcontract procurement and negotiating competitive packages.
• Reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Preparing valuations, payment applications and payment assessments.
• Managing variations, change control and additional works.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Preparing CVRs and financial reports.
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site teams.
• Attending client and subcontractor meetings as required.
• Supporting the estimating and pre-construction process.
• Ensuring projects are commercially controlled and delivered within budget.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

CAT A & CAT B familiarity

Commercial awareness

Communication & negotiation

Independent work

Main contractor experience

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Tools

Excel

IT skills

Job description

Location - Stockport

Salary/Package - Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established North West commercial contractor specialising in design, refurbishment and fit out projects across a range of sectors.

The business has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial projects for landlords, investors and private companies, with particular expertise in CAT A refurbishments and CAT B fit outs within the office sector.

With an experienced management team and a strong pipeline of projects, the business works closely with clients throughout the full project lifecycle, delivering projects on time, within budget and to a high standard. Their work includes significant M&E elements, with projects involving the renewal and installation of complete M&E systems and associated plant.

The Role

The business is looking to appoint an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Stockport.

The role will focus on the commercial management of M&E packages across CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects, working closely with the project, commercial and operational teams to ensure costs are effectively controlled and projects are delivered successfully.

This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E QS who wants to work within a growing fit-out contractor and have genuine responsibility across a varied portfolio of commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of M&E packages across CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects
• Managing costs from pre-construction through to final account
• Reviewing M&E specifications, drawings and tender documentation
• Preparing and reviewing M&E budgets and cost plans
• Managing subcontract procurement and negotiating competitive packages
• Reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Preparing valuations, payment applications and payment assessments
• Managing variations, change control and additional works
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and commercial performance
• Preparing CVRs and financial reports
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and site teams
• Attending client and subcontractor meetings as required
• Supporting the estimating and pre-construction process
• Ensuring projects are commercially controlled and delivered within budget
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

The Ideal Candidate

The successful M&E Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience within commercial fit out or refurbishment
• Experience working on CAT A and/or CAT B projects
• Strong understanding of M&E construction packages and associated costs
• Experience managing M&E subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects or packages
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist fit-out contractor
• A relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageous
• Experience with office, commercial or landlord-led refurbishment projects would be beneficial

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Stockport-based opportunity
• Opportunity to join an established and growing commercial fit-out contractor
• Exposure to CAT A and CAT B projects
• Strong M&E project portfolio
• Varied commercial workload
• Genuine opportunity for career development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and experienced project teams

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.