M&E Quantity Surveyor - Commercial & Cost Control

1st Step Solutions Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Job summary

1st Step Solutions Ltd. is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Engineering Services client in Essex.

You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of allocated projects, liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure strong commercial performance. The successful candidate will have experience in M&E/building services, a Quantity Surveying qualification (HND/degree) and a proven track record in cost control, payments, variations and

Qualifications

• Experience in the M&E/building services sector is essential.
• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience managing project costs and commercial performance and handling applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual functions across allocated projects.
• Implement and maintain effective commercial procedures.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and agree with the client.
• Prepare, submit and agree contract variations and additional works.
• Identify and capture additional works outside the original contract scope.
• Monitor project costs, profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project and operations teams.
• Assist with procurement of subcontract packages and negotiate terms.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment and issue notices as required.
• Agree subcontractor final accounts and project final accounts with the client.
• Provide contractual/commercial support for delays and potential claims.

Skills

Project cost management

Commercial awareness

NEC3/NEC4 familiarity

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

1st Step Solutions Ltd. is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Engineering Services client in Essex.

You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of allocated projects, liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure strong commercial performance. The successful candidate will have experience in M&E/building services, a Quantity Surveying qualification (HND/degree) and a proven track record in cost control, payments, variations and