M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fusion People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) in Birmingham to take commercial responsibility for major mechanical and electrical projects. The role demands strong NEC/JCT contract knowledge, cost control, and proactive collaboration with project teams.

With a base salary of £70,000–£95,000, the package includes pension, healthcare, and additional benefits, plus a clear path to higher commercial leadership within a growing building services contractor.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, ideally at Senior level.
• Background working for an M&E contractor or building services specialist.
• Excellent understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and financial control across multiple M&E packages.
• Manage NEC/JCT contracts, variations, change control, and claims.
• Oversee procurement, negotiate subcontract packages, and manage supply chain performance.
• Produce accurate CVRs, valuations, and monthly commercial reports.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect and enhance project margins.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to support successful project delivery.

Skills

M&E QS

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Cost management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) – Birmingham

Salary: £70,000-£95,000 + Benefits + Bonus

The Opportunity

A leading building services contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to take commercial responsibility for major mechanical and electrical projects across Birmingham. This role suits someone who combines technical expertise with strong commercial instincts and enjoys working on complex, high‑value schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management – Lead cost planning, forecasting, and financial control across multiple M&E packages.

• Contract Administration – Manage NEC/JCT contracts, variations, change control, and claims.

• Procurement & Subcontract Management – Oversee procurement, negotiate subcontract packages, and manage supply chain performance.

• Commercial Reporting – Produce accurate CVRs, valuations, and monthly commercial reports.

• Risk & Opportunity Management – Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect and enhance project margins.

• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to support successful project delivery.

About You

• Strong experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, ideally at Senior level.

• Background working for an M&E contractor or building services specialist.

• Excellent understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms.

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Package

• £70,000-£95,000 base salary

• Pension, healthcare, and additional benefits

• Clear progression to Managing QS or Commercial Manager

Location

Birmingham (with occasional travel to project sites)

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.