Senior Mechanical QS — Growth & Projects

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Lenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits package

Permanent position with long-term job

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management of mechanical installation projects in Kent. You will work with project managers and site teams to ensure projects stay on budget and within contract terms, from award to final account.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, experience in valuations, procurement and cost control, and the ability to drive profitability while maintaining quality and programme commitments.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of mechanical installation projects from initial contract award through to completion and final account.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure and financial performance to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and contract documentation to identify commercial requirements and potential risks.
• Carry out measurements and take-offs for mechanical installations, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, pipework and associated building services systems.
• Identify, prepare, negotiate and manage contract variations and additional works.
• Manage procurement activities, including obtaining supplier quotations, preparing subcontractor packages and evaluating tenders.
• Assess subcontractor applications for payment and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to monitor progress, identify commercial risks and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained for project costs, variations, procurement and contractual correspondence.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits, commercial meetings and project progress meetings as required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors to maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and relevant commercial procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability while maintaining quality and programme requirements.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Communication & negotiation

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial software

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management of mechanical installation projects in Kent. You will work with project managers and site teams to ensure projects stay on budget and within contract terms, from award to final account.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, experience in valuations, procurement and cost control, and the ability to drive profitability while maintaining quality and programme commitments.