Quantity Surveyor Major Healthcare MEP Project Plymouth /Exeter

TieTalent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major healthcare MEP project worth over £45m. This role offers the opportunity to manage the full commercial lifecycle, ensuring timely payments and driving project governance while supporting career progression within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing long-term role

Career progression and structured training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both main contractor and subcontractor environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC, GC/Works/1 and standard form contracts.
• Prior experience on MEP or healthcare projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of a £45m+ MEP package.
• Ensure timely preparation of payment applications and valuations.
• Lead cost reporting, CVRs, and forecasting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Advanced IT and reporting systems

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Major Healthcare MEP Project Plymouth / Exeter

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About the role

A leading national contractor is delivering a major MEP package under the HMG Future Hospital scheme and is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a £45m+ healthcare infrastructure project, initially reporting from the Exeter office before relocating to the Plymouth site for the construction phase.

This role offers strong career progression, exposure to high-profile healthcare work, and the chance to be part of a supportive, commercially focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of a £45m+ MEP package, from preconstruction through to final account.
• Ensure timely preparation and agreement of payment applications, valuations, and invoices to maintain cash flow.
• Identify, price, and agree variations, loss and expense entitlements in line with contract terms.
• Lead cost reporting, CVRs, and forecasting activities with clarity and accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement, tender reviews, and appointment documentation.
• Track subcontractor accounts, manage changes, and maintain accurate cost schedules.
• Drive project governance, commercial risk management, and adherence to internal systems and controls.
• Interface with project stakeholders including operations, finance, and supply chain.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in both main contractor and subcontractor environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC, GC/Works/1 and other standard form contracts.
• Prior experience on MEP or healthcare projects preferred.
• Skilled in contract variation tracking, claims preparation, and cost control.
• Excellent attention to detail, commercial acumen, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in advanced IT and reporting systems.

What’s On Offer

• £350-£380 Per day
• Ongoing long-term role
• Career progression, structured training, and development opportunities

Location

Plymouth, England

Work experience in Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain, and General Project Management

Languages: English

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TieTalent by 2x

Set job alerts for “Project Quantity Surveyor” roles in Plymouth, England