Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor — Value & Budget Expert

Matic Building Services Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matic Building Services Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with expertise in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) to join our site-based team in the North West.

You will manage all aspects of quantity surveying for M&E projects, produce interim valuations, contract forecasts, and manage subcontract accounts while mentoring junior surveyors on complex projects. The role offers career progression within a collaborative environment, exposure to large-scale residential and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems and construction processes.
• Experience in cost estimation, budgeting and contract administration in M&E projects.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of quantity surveying for M&E projects from inception to completion.
• Produce monthly interim valuations.
• Produce contract forecast reports for internal commercial reporting ensuring information is complete and accurate, including development of contract revenue and cash flow forecast.
• Manage subcontract accounts, including assessment and certification of interim applications, validation of subcontractor claims and review of subcontractor performance.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams.
• Oversee and mentor junior quantity surveyors, providing technical guidance and professional development.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for M&E projects.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective project execution.
• Monitor project progress, assess cost performance, and identify potential cost overruns.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimise project budgets and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Review and manage change orders, claims, and variations to ensure project costs are controlled.

Skills

M&E knowledge

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

Matic Building Services Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with expertise in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) to join our site-based team in the North West.

You will manage all aspects of quantity surveying for M&E projects, produce interim valuations, contract forecasts, and manage subcontract accounts while mentoring junior surveyors on complex projects. The role offers career progression within a collaborative environment, exposure to large-scale residential and