M&E Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contracting organization in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The role involves managing commercial activities throughout design stages for multi-million-pound projects. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and strong commercial acumen. The organization values diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in contract negotiation and management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outgoing personality for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial activities throughout the design stage.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients.
• Preparing and submitting monthly interim valuations to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High personal motivation

Strong commercial acumen

Teamwork capabilities

Strong negotiation skills

Flexibility in working across all business areas

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable team in Milton Keynes. This role offers a highly competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The organization is committed to consistently delivering high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Their aim is to self-deliver sustainable projects from design through installation, maintaining the buildings to ensure they operate according to the original design principles.

To achieve this, they have built a team of dedicated, innovative, and creative individuals who never settle for "just average."

In a Nutshell: The company is a mechanical and electrical services contractor looking for a candidate with a contracting background, skilled in pre-contract negotiation and capable of leading the commercial delivery of fast-track multi-million-pound projects.

The ideal candidate will provide full commercial awareness, ensuring the project management and operational delivery team are aware of all commercial and contractual matters. They will also support the Commercial Manager/Director as needed.

Day to Day

This role offers the chance to be part of something that will last for. The successful candidate will help design and consult on multiple projects, from residential care villages to hotels and innovative client projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial activities throughout the design stage, assisting with tender bid compilation, and engaging with sub-contractors/suppliers.
• Working alongside the design, pre-construction, and estimating teams.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients, supported by senior management.
• Negotiating and placing sub-contract agreements with specialist sub-contractors.
• Preparing and submitting monthly interim valuations to clients.
• Managing, valuing, and agreeing on contract variations.
• Valuating and preparing compliant payment notices for sub-contractors.
• Managing and agreeing on variations with sub-contractors.
• Agreeing on final accounts upstream and downstream.
• Producing and presenting monthly financial reports for the project.
• Reviewing the programme and ensuring correct contractual notices are issued as required.

About You

The organization seeks diverse applicants passionate about the M&E industry, whether changing careers or starting their journey with one of the largest M&E businesses in the area.

• Excellent communication skills
• High personal motivation
• Strong commercial acumen
• Teamwork capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Outgoing personality for client interaction
• Strong negotiation skills
• Flexibility in working across all business areas
• An enterprising, commercial, and planned approach
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Ability to add value to the role, department, and company

If this sounds like you and you are eager to join on this exciting journey, they would love to hear from you!

Be Yourself

The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from all backgrounds. They believe everyone can achieve great things, regardless of , gender, gender , gender expression, ethnicity, , disabilities, religion, or beliefs. They celebrate and uniqueness in their colleagues