Senior Mechanical QS – Essex | Project Profitability

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent employment

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management team

Variety of mechanical projects

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is assisting an established Essex-based M&E contractor to hire a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of mechanical installation projects, including valuations, budgeting, cash flow and final accounts.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per year, a supportive team environment, and opportunities across a varied portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical or M&E Quantity Surveyor with mechanical bias.
• Experience in mechanical contracting or M&E building services.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, pipework and building services.
• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial duties from contract award to final account.
• Prepare interim valuations and payment applications.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and cash flow.
• Value variations and manage changes.
• Produce cost reports and forecasts.
• Review contract documents for compliance.
• Support project teams and assist junior staff.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for procurement.
• Provide regular financial updates to senior management.
• Attend progress meetings with clients and main contractors.

Skills

Mechanical/ M&E QS

Valuations & interim apps

Cost control & budgeting

Final accounts negotiation

Subcontractor procurement

Contract knowledge (JCT/NEC)

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

HNC/HND in related field

Tools

Excel

CostX

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is assisting an established Essex-based M&E contractor to hire a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of mechanical installation projects, including valuations, budgeting, cash flow and final accounts.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per year, a supportive team environment, and opportunities across a varied portfolio of projects.