Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

Sir Robert McAlpine; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (MEP) for a major project involving the design and construction of a gigafactory. The role requires strong commercial awareness, management of MEP packages, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. The firm offers competitive rewards and flexible benefits, aiming to build an inclusive team's future heritage.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a recognised QS focused on profit and cash management.
• Experience managing commercial aspects including procurement and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement and tendering.
• Cost check and analyze labor, plant, and materials.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Knowledge in managing MEP packages

Ability to minimize risk and cost

Judgment regarding strategic direction

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

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Client:

Sir Robert McAlpine

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

31.07.2025

Expiry Date:

14.09.2025

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Job Description:

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply nearly half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

TheQuantity Surveyor role – MEP – Major project

• Experience as a recognised QS with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash
• Assist with the commercial packages for the MEP
• You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• You'll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction and civil engineering industry experience covering many and various sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations

Your profile

• Knowledge and experience in managing MEP packages
• Pre contract through to post contract experience
• Strategy – Can disseminate a breadth of internal and external data and apply sound judgement regarding the strategic direction of the business
• You will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a related subject

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.