MEP Quanity Surveyor

MEP Technical Talent; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,974,000 - 21,402,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Technical Talent is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor for a major Bristol development on a long-term contract. You will take commercial responsibility for the M&E package, with packages valued between £10m-£20m and the role requiring strong negotiation and client liaison skills.

The position is based on-site in Bristol, with a daily rate of £400 and an Outside IR35 status. Start is late October/early November, for approximately two years.

Qualifications

• Experience managing M&E packages on large builds.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and variations.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of Mechanical & Electrical packages.
• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Preparation and assessment of valuations.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Preparing and agreeing subcontractor accounts.
• Cost reporting and commercial forecasting.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks.
• Working closely with Project Managers and the wider project delivery team.
• Monitoring project performance against budgets.
• Supporting procurement and package management.
• Managing applications, payments and final accounts.
• Attending commercial and project meetings.
• Ensuring accurate commercial records are maintained throughout the project.

Skills

M&E experience

Commercial management

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Subcontractor management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Location: Bristol
Rate: £400 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start: Late October / Early November
Duration: Approximately 2 Years

We are currently recruiting an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join a major development in Bristol on a long-term contract basis.

The successful candidate will be working on the Brabazon development and will take commercial responsibility for a significant M&E package.

This is a major, long-term project and we are particularly interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who have previously managed M&E packages with values in the region of £10m-£20m.

The Role

As MEP Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of the M&E package throughout the project.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of Mechanical & Electrical packages
• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts
• Subcontractor procurement and commercial management
• Preparation and assessment of valuations
• Managing variations and change control
• Preparing and agreeing subcontractor accounts
• Cost reporting and commercial forecasting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Working closely with Project Managers and the wider project delivery team
• Monitoring project performance against budgets
• Supporting procurement and package management
• Managing applications, payments and final accounts
• Attending commercial and project meetings
• Ensuring accurate commercial records are maintained throughout the project

Requirements

• Strong M&E / Building Services experience
• Previous experience commercially managing M&E packages valued between £10m-£20m
• Experience working for an M&E contractor or major building services subcontractor
• Strong understanding of Mechanical and Electrical installations
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Good commercial and contractual knowledge
• Ability to manage a substantial package with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification preferred

The Contract

• £400 per day
• Outside IR35
• Approximately 2 years' work
• Expected start late October / early November
• Major Bristol development
• Long-term contract opportunity

Applicants should have demonstrable experience commercially managing sizeable M&E packages, ideally within the £10m-£20m range