Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor — Lead M&E Projects

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Progression opportunities

Mentoring junior team members

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is assisting an established M&E contractor in Essex to appoint a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. You will lead commercial management across mechanical installation projects, ensuring budgets and final accounts are delivered accurately and profitably.

The role requires strong experience in HVAC, plumbing and building services, with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to mentor junior team members within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Mechanical QS role within M&E contracting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for commercial management of mechanical installation projects from award to final account.
• Manage budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting to maintain profitability.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Identify and value variations, negotiate terms and manage changes.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and manage sub-contractor accounts and final accounts.
• Attend and lead commercial meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

QS/Construction degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is assisting an established M&E contractor in Essex to appoint a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. You will lead commercial management across mechanical installation projects, ensuring budgets and final accounts are delivered accurately and profitably.

The role requires strong experience in HVAC, plumbing and building services, with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to mentor junior team members within a collaborative environment.