QS - Mechanical / HVAC

Panoramic Associates Limted; Reading, Bury St Edmunds, City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Reading. This role involves managing financial and contractual elements of engineering projects, ensuring cost control, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC and JCT contracts. This position offers exposure to complex infrastructure projects and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Chance to work on exciting infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing commercial and contractual elements of multi-site projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal commercial reports, forecasts and cost plans.
• Monitor and manage project expenditure, producing CVR reports and cashflow forecasts.
• Identify and manage commercial risk, opportunities and value-engineering options.
• Administer contracts under NEC and JCT forms, including early warnings and change control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

NEC and JCT contract knowledge

Job description

Multiple locations across the UK – including London, Reading, Bury and Somerset

Permanent | Competitive salary + benefits | Major infrastructure projects

About the Company

Our client is a market-leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for high-security and safety-critical environments.

With a strong heritage and an impressive track record across major UK infrastructure programmes, they partner with clients in the energy, defence and transport sectors to design, build and maintain technically advanced projects that shape the future of the built environment.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll join a high-performing commercial team responsible for delivering robust financial and contractual management across a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring commercial success through accurate forecasting, cost control and stakeholder collaboration, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across both site and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare internal commercial reports, forecasts and cost plans.
• Monitor and manage project expenditure, producing CVR reports and cashflow forecasts.
• Identify and manage commercial risk, opportunities and value-engineering options.
• Support pre- and post-contract administration, including tenders, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Administer contracts under NEC and JCT forms, including early warnings, change control and compensation events.
• Provide clear, timely commercial advice to project teams and senior management.
• Mentor and guide Assistant and Quantity Surveyors on best practice, procedures and compliance.
• Contribute to tendering and procurement strategies, pre-tender estimates and bid evaluations.
• Lead or contribute to project meetings, ensuring clear objectives, actions and accountability.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients and contractors to achieve business objectives.

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing commercial and contractual elements of multi-site projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Confident managing cost control, forecasting and project reporting processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering business delivering some of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects. The role offers exposure to complex, technically demanding environments, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on nationally significant programmes.

Interested? Apply now to learn more or contact us in confidence for an informal discussion about the role.