MEP Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and career development

Prestigious infrastructure project

Job summary

Gold Group is recruiting an MEP Quantity Surveyor to work on a major UK infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will manage the commercial elements from procurement through to final account for high‑value headhouse structures and the associated M&E works integral to the network infrastructure.

The role offers £50,000‑£60,000 plus a car allowance or company car, a comprehensive benefits package and excellent training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a MEP Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree).

Responsibilities

• Subcontract procurement and package management.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Valuations, variations and change control.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Risk and opportunity management.
• Commercial support to operational project teams.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.

Skills

MEP Quantity Surveyor experience

NEC contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in construction

Job description

MEP Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance/Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a MEP Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK's leading main contractors, working on one of the most significant infrastructure projects currently under construction in the UK.

Based in Birmingham, you will play a key commercial role in the delivery of a series of high-value headhouse structures and the associated mechanical and electrical works that will form part of the projects critical operational infrastructure. These complex buildings will house essential systems including ventilation, fire suppression, telecommunications, power and other key equipment to ensure the safe operation of the network once it becomes fully operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for a MEP Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a landmark project with long-term career prospects, gain exposure to a major infrastructure project and the support of an industry-leading contractor.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account, ensuring the best possible commercial performance whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Subcontract procurement and package management
• Cost reporting, forecasting and budgeting
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Valuations, variations and change control
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Risk and opportunity management
• Commercial support to operational project teams
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures

About You

My client is keen to speak with MEP Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for main contractors on building or infrastructure projects.

Experience working on the construction of industrial buildings, distribution centres, logistics facilities, plant buildings, utility structures or similar complex construction projects would be particularly beneficial.

You will ideally possess:

• Experience as a MEP Quantity Surveyor or M&E Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Strong understanding of the NEC contract and sound commercial management skills
• Experience managing subcontractor packages
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment
• Relevant construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Attractive pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects