M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

Leo Lynch; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with expertise in M&E to manage cost and contracts for complex projects. The role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with project teams to ensure successful delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying with a focus on cost planning.
• Proven track record in managing projects in Pharma or Data Centres.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management and planning for projects.
• Manage subcontractor selection and evaluation processes.
• Review and negotiate contract terms including NEC4 and JCT D&B.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Membership in RICS

Tools

SAP

PowerBi

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

Leo Lynch Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

Since the 1950s, Leo Lynch has been providing the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial, food, commercial, and retail industries with professional project management and high-caliber craftsmanship. We build and manage complex engineering and construction projects for leading global corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies that connect people, communities, and businesses, empowering them to achieve great things. Leo Lynch employs top talent, invests in training and education, and maintains the highest standards of health, safety, and governance.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with a bias towards M&E to join our project team in Hull. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of cost management for the project, including budget control, subcontract procurement, and contract administration. They should be a subject matter expert capable of providing sound commercial strategy, with experience managing JCT D&B contracts and executing complex projects exceeding £20 million in the advanced manufacturing and life sciences sectors.

This role involves managing supply chain selection for subcontract packages, focusing on reliable local SMEs. The SQS will lead RFQ processes, evaluate tenders, and manage subsequent contracts. They will also develop and maintain key project cost documentation such as cost plans, reports, risk registers, and change records.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the Regional Commercial Lead and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach, strong technical knowledge, and leadership skills to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Management and Planning
2. Develop and monitor project cost plans to align with budgets and objectives.
3. Conduct detailed cost analyses and prepare monthly CVR reports.
4. Manage cost forecasting and reporting to identify overruns or savings.
5. Subcontractor Selection and Evaluation
6. Support in evaluating subcontract packages to ensure compliance and budget adherence.
7. Assess and manage risks related to subcontract packages.
8. Risk and Change Management
9. Maintain the project risk register and oversee change control processes.
10. Implement site event record systems and provide commercial advice on risks and changes.
11. Contract Management
12. Review, understand, and negotiate contract terms, including NEC4 and JCT D&B.
13. Administer contracts, manage claims, variations, and payments.
14. Subcontractor Management
15. Identify, prequalify, and select supply chain partners.
16. Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids, and manage negotiations.
17. Measure works from documentation, including BIM models, and support valuation processes.
18. Oversee subcontract administration, claims, variations, and certifications.
19. Collaboration and Leadership
20. Work with project teams to ensure consistent application of policies.
21. Mentor and support junior staff development.
22. Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Membership in RICS, CIOB, or similar is desirable.
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, with a focus on cost planning, value engineering, and risk management.
• Experience working in a specialist subcontractor environment is advantageous.
• Proven track record in managing projects in sectors like Pharma, Semiconductors, or Data Centres.
• Expertise in managing mechanical plant and project change processes.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, COINS, or ORACLE.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs, measurements, and relevant software (PowerBi, CostX, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Willingness to be on-site with the construction team.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant applications.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction