M&E Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Wales is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to oversee a major Electric Arc Converter project. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience in EPC heavy engineering, with strong M&E systems knowledge. Responsibilities include managing contracts and project budgets. This role offers a daily rate of £600, requiring on-site presence four days a week. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years in a commercial or quantity surveying role within M&E.
• Strong background in EPC heavy engineering projects.
• Immediate availability or within one month.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E commercial representative on a high-value EPC project.
• Manage project budgets and cost reporting.
• Administer NEC contracts and handle claims.

Skills

EPC heavy engineering experience

Cost management

Contract administration

Risk management

Technical knowledge of M&E

Education

RICS Chartered or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Location: South Wales

Project: New Electric Arc Furnace - Part of a 1.25 billion manufacturing investment, 500 million funded by central government

Contract Type: Contingent / Interim (Inside IR35)

Duration: Through 2027

On-Site Requirement: 4 days per week, 1-day working remotely

Role Overview

A leading manufacturing company in South Wales is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to support a landmark Electric Arc Converter project. This is a high-profile EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) heavy engineering initiative with a focus on M&E systems.
The successful candidate will provide commercial oversight, cost management, and contract administration for a complex engineering project, ensuring effective management of NEC contracts, budgets, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead M&E commercial representative on a high-value EPC heavy engineering project.
• Manage and monitor project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial risk.
• Administer NEC contracts, including assessing claims, variations, and change control processes.
• Provide commercial guidance to the project team and stakeholders.
• Support procurement and subcontractor management from a commercial perspective.
• Ensure compliance with project governance and reporting standards.
• Collaborate closely with on-site project managers, engineers, and the wider commercial team.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 15-20 years in a commercial or quantity surveying role within M&E, with a strong background in EPC heavy engineering (nuclear, oil & gas, heavy process manufacturing).
• Qualifications: RICS Chartered or equivalent formal qualification in an M&E environment preferred.
• Contract Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working under NEC contracts.
• Technical Bias: Strong Mechanical, Electrical, or combined M&E focus.
• Availability: Immediate or within one month.
• Work Pattern: Minimum 4 days per week on-site in South Wales, 1-day working remotely

Contract & Remuneration

• Daily Rate: 600 per day (all-inclusive)
• Contract Type: Contingent worker, inside IR35.
• Duration: Expected project completion in 2027.