Quantity Surveyor

Adept:us; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Car allowance

Job summary

Adept:us is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for Mechanical & Electrical works at Sizewell B in Leiston, Suffolk. The role focuses on commercial and contractual management, cost control, valuations, variations and reporting within an established engineering team.

You will manage NEC/JCT based contracts, lead subcontractor procurement, monitor costs, and support monthly CVRs and final accounts. Hybrid working with on-site presence three days per week is offered on a major energy infrastructure

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Strong cost control, valuations and reporting.
• Proven subcontractor procurement and commercial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across M&E packages.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Identify and manage variations and compensation events.
• Support monthly cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs.
• Prepare applications for payment and assist with final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Contract knowledge NEC/JCT

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – M&E

Location: Leiston, Suffolk (Sizewell B)

Salary: Up to £65,000 +5140 Car Allowance + Benefits

Type: Permanent | Full Time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Typically 3 Days Per Week On Site

The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established engineering contractor supporting the delivery of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works at a major energy infrastructure facility in Suffolk.

Working within an experienced commercial team, you'll support the financial and contractual management of engineering packages, covering subcontractor procurement, cost control, valuations, variations and commercial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across allocated M&E packages.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Identify, assess and manage variations and compensation events.
• Support monthly cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs.
• Prepare applications for payment and assist with final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

About You

• Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant commercial experience.
• Background in construction, ideally with an M&E or Building Services contractor.
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Good understanding of cost control, valuations and monthly reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000 + Car Allowance
• Hybrid working, typically three days per week on site.
• Opportunity to work on a significant energy infrastructure project.
• Experienced commercial team.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity within M&E, Building Services or major engineering projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.