Quantity Surveyor – HVAC / Ductwork

Avolon M&E; Loughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Travel allowance

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Avolon M&E invites an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on HVAC and ductwork projects across London and the South East. You will own cost plans, budgets and cash flow while overseeing valuations, variations and subcontractor performance.

Join a growing specialist M&E contractor delivering projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, aviation and data centre sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC/mechanical services and ductwork procurement and cost control.
• Strong understanding of commercial management for mechanical projects.
• Experience with valuations, change control, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage project costs, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Conduct valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage variations and change control on projects.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and review subcontract packages.
• Carry out site visits to validate quantities and progress.
• Provide contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Support project teams with cost control and value engineering.
• Manage projects through to final account and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC

Ductwork

Ventilation

M&E subcontracting

Specialist mechanical contracting

Education

QS or Construction-related qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist M&E contractor operating across London and the South East.

The business specialises in HVAC, ventilation, ductwork and smoke ventilation systems, delivering projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, aviation and data centre sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking for a commercially astute QS with experience within mechanical services, HVAC or ductwork to take ownership of the commercial management of projects.

The Role

• Preparing project cost plans, budgets and forecasts
• Managing project costs, cash flow and commercial performance
• Valuations and applications for payment
• Managing variations and change control
• Subcontractor procurement and management
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontract packages
• Carrying out site visits to assess progress and validate quantities
• Contract administration and commercial reporting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Supporting project teams with cost control and value engineering
• Managing projects through to final account
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who have experience within:

• HVAC / Mechanical Services
• Ductwork & Ventilation
• Smoke ventilation / smoke extract
• M&E subcontracting
• Specialist mechanical contracting

You should have strong commercial experience covering variations, valuations, procurement, cost reporting and subcontractor management, with the confidence to commercially manage your own projects.

A Quantity Surveying or Construction-related qualification would be beneficial, although strong relevant industry experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary – negotiable depending on experience
• Travel allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Laptop provided
• Permanent position
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor
• Varied portfolio of projects across London and the South East
• Genuine opportunity to develop as the business continues to expand

This position would suit an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, HVAC Quantity Surveyor or Ductwork Quantity Surveyor looking to join a specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of work.