Quantity Surveyor

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Penenden Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave including bank/p

Royal London pension scheme

Health cash plan

Job summary

Maidstone-based client seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor (M&E focus) to join the busy commercial team and take ownership of post-contract commercial management across mechanical and electrical packages.

You will work closely with project teams, engineers and subcontractors, providing commercial expertise from award through final account to ensure contractual compliance and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E or Building Services preferred.
• Strong commercial management on live projects.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Knowledge of tendering, estimating and procurement processes.
• Understanding of JCT and NEC contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning, budget control and financial forecasting.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Negotiate contracts, variations and commercial agreements.
• Oversee change management and variation control.
• Monitor project costs and CVR performance.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and contract awards.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation and records.
• Provide commercial insight to support project performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and industry requirements.

Skills

Cost control

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Manage costs, contracts, CVRs, variations and final accounts. Excellent benefits, career progression, professional development and long-term opportunities available.

Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £60K - £75K DOE

Location: Maidstone

About the Client

Our client is a respected multi-disciplinary contractor delivering property, construction and facilities management services across the UK. Known for quality, innovation and strong client relationships, they are continuing to grow and invest in their people.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team. You will take ownership of the post-contract commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages across a varied project portfolio, ensuring commercial success and contractual compliance.

Working closely with project teams, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will provide commercial expertise from contract award through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning, budget control and financial forecasting
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Negotiate contracts, variations and commercial agreements
• Oversee change management and variation control
• Monitor project costs and CVR performance
• Lead subcontractor procurement and contract awards
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation and records
• Provide commercial insight to support project performance
• Ensure compliance with contractual and industry requirements

Skills & Experience

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within M&E or Building Services
• Strong commercial management experience across live projects
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Knowledge of tendering, estimating and procurement processes
• Understanding of JCT and NEC contract forms
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and within project teams

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Royal London pension scheme
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Remote GP access
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eyesight tests
• Employee referral scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.