M&E Quantity Surveyor

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable services contractor in Milton Keynes is looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities and engage in contract negotiations. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen is essential for managing contracts and finances.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are necessary for client interaction.
• Motivation and flexibility to work across various business areas are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial activities during the design stage.
• Assist with tender bid compilation and engage with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and submit financial reports and valuations.
• Review project programming and ensure timely issuance of contractual notices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Teamwork capabilities

Ability to manage multiple projects

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.

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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 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 age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. They celebrate diversity and uniqueness in their colleagues.