M&E Quantity Surveyor

BAM UK & Ireland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/travel allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor for the EGL2 project in Peterhead. You will oversee commercial delivery of mechanical and electrical works, from procurement through to final account, ensuring value while maintaining client/subcontractor relationships.

Typical duties include interim valuations, subcontract payments, cost reporting, risk/opportunity management, and final accounts. NEC contract experience and chartered status are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure, energy, utilities or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical and Electrical packages and commercial processes.
• Experience administering NEC contracts (preferred).
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a project team.
• Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification; RICS chartered status helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of Mechanical & Electrical works on site.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim applications and valuations.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications and payments.
• Administer subcontract agreements, including change management and compensation events.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and cash flow updates.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement activities, including tender analysis and subcontract awards.
• Negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.

Skills

M&E Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Commercial management

Cost reporting & forecasting

Procurement support

Negotiation skills

Contract administration

Analytical reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS membership or working towards chartership

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on the landmark Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project based in Peterhead. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects, supporting the successful commercial delivery of major mechanical and electrical works. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of M&E packages from procurement through to final account, ensuring value is maximised while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Your team

• This role will be based at our Peterhead site
• A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits
• BAM operates a flexible working policy

Making Possible

• Manage the commercial delivery of Mechanical & Electrical works on site.
• Prepare, submit and agree interim applications and valuations.
• Assess and process subcontractor applications and payments.
• Administer subcontract agreements, including change management and compensation events.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and cash flow updates.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement activities, including tender analysis and subcontract awards.
• Negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.

What do you bring to the role?

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure, energy, utilities or construction projects.
• A strong understanding of Mechanical and Electrical packages and associated commercial processes.
• Experience administering NEC contracts (preferred).
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a project team.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.