Senior M&E QS – Commercial Lead

McHugh Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holidays

Professional growth

Job summary

McHugh Ltd seeks a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with M&E experience to lead commercial and contractual management on allocated projects. The role supports the Commercial Director and project teams, ensuring effective cost and value management throughout the lifecycle.

Based at Basingstoke or Copthorne with 2 days in the office and 1 day per week at client sites in Stratford, you will oversee forecasting, CVR reporting, payments, procurement and final accounts to maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying required; chartered status advantageous.
• 5–10 years of relevant commercial experience in construction, with M&E exposure.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for commercial and contractual matters on M&E projects, protecting the company interests.
• Forecasting, cash forecasting, and CVR reporting to maintain cost control.
• Prepare and submit client applications, monitor payments, resolve commercial issues.
• Lead procurement and procurement management, including subcontractor and supplier tendering and valuations.
• Manage variations, valuations and final accounts to maximise revenue while reducing risk.
• Review contracts and advise project teams on obligations and notices.

Skills

M&E experience

Cost/value reporting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

McHugh Ltd seeks a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with M&E experience to lead commercial and contractual management on allocated projects. The role supports the Commercial Director and project teams, ensuring effective cost and value management throughout the lifecycle.

Based at Basingstoke or Copthorne with 2 days in the office and 1 day per week at client sites in Stratford, you will oversee forecasting, CVR reporting, payments, procurement and final accounts to maximise profitability.