Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor – Lead Commercial on Major Projects

Vincent Gurney Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Career progression

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Vincent Gurney Ltd invites a skilled Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to lead commercial activities on mechanical and electrical projects in Birmingham. You will own valuations, cost control and final accounts, and build strong client and contractor relationships to maximise project value.

The role requires at least 3 years of QS experience in M&E or building services, with solid knowledge of JCT contracts and change management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' Quantity Surveying experience on M&E projects.
• Experience with valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts.
• Strong contractual awareness and risk management.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying; professional accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for M&E projects from design through to final account.
• Maintain financial control: monthly valuations, cost reviews and job costing.
• Prepare monthly valuations from site measurements and WIP reviews.
• Manage variations and change control to support commercial recovery.
• Agree final accounts and ensure timely payments per contracts.
• Review contracts for risks, assumptions and caveats.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Support Commercial Manager and senior management; improve processes.

Skills

Valuations

Cost control

Final accounts

Client-facing

Contractual risk

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CIOB/ICES qualification advantageous

Tools

JCT contracts knowledge

Job description

Vincent Gurney Ltd invites a skilled Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to lead commercial activities on mechanical and electrical projects in Birmingham. You will own valuations, cost control and final accounts, and build strong client and contractor relationships to maximise project value.

The role requires at least 3 years of QS experience in M&E or building services, with solid knowledge of JCT contracts and change management.