Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Project Commercial Lead

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career progression

Long-term stability

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. The role covers commercial management of mechanical installation projects, cost control, procurement and valuation across commercial and industrial environments.

You will work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure budgets and contracts are managed effectively, with opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or M&E QS in a contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, pipework).
• Proven experience managing commercial aspects of mechanical installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of mechanical installation projects from contract award to completion and final account.
• Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial performance to meet targets.
• Review drawings/contract docs to identify commercial requirements and risks.
• Carry out measurements and take-offs for mechanical installations.
• Identify and manage contract variations and additional works.
• Manage procurement activities and evaluate tenders.
• Assess subcontractor applications for payment and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor progress and control costs.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations and procurement.
• Support negotiation of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits and commercial meetings.

Skills

Mechanical background

Valuations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Procurement

Cost control

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Commercial Management qualification

Construction Management qualification

Tools

Excel

Commercial software

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a Kent-based M&E contractor. The role covers commercial management of mechanical installation projects, cost control, procurement and valuation across commercial and industrial environments.

You will work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure budgets and contracts are managed effectively, with opportunities for career progression within a growing business.