Senior Mechanical QS - Central London Projects

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability

Career progression

Company benefits package

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join an established M&E contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of mechanical building services projects across Central London.

You will be responsible for the commercial management of mechanical installations, including budgets, cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts, working closely with project managers, site managers and the wider commercial team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical/QS or M&E QS in mechanical contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities.
• Proven experience in budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Excellent negotiation and client/subcontractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for commercial and financial management of mechanical installation projects from contract award to final account.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial targets are met.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Submit interim valuations and payment applications per contract requirements.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations and changes to scope.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, quotations, negotiations and appointments.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Review drawings and specifications to assess costs and commercial requirements.
• Provide commercial support across HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and related building services.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Site Managers to monitor progress and identify risks.
• Attend commercial and progress meetings; maintain records of expenditure and communications.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and manage commercial risks to protect profitability.
• Support procurement planning and ensure materials and subcontractor packages are managed.

Skills

Mechanical background

Commercial awareness

Budget management

Cost reporting

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

RICS accreditation or chartership in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS software

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join an established M&E contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of mechanical building services projects across Central London.

You will be responsible for the commercial management of mechanical installations, including budgets, cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts, working closely with project managers, site managers and the wider commercial team.