M&E Quantity Surveyor – CAT A/B Fit-Outs, Stockport

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

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.