Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Psr-Solutions; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% employer pension

Private medical healthcare

Life assurance

25 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Health and wellbeing support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Industry-leading parental leave

Job summary

Psr-Solutions is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a major MoD construction project in the East Midlands. The role offers hybrid working, combining site presence with home-based tasks, and a challenging commercial environment.

You will manage M&E packages, oversee subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts, while supporting budget control and risk management across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&E building services.
• Experience with valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Capability to manage procurement and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of M&E subcontract packages.
• Procurement and management of M&E subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing, reviewing and agreeing valuations, applications and payments.
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• Supporting development and management of project budgets.
• Reviewing subcontract accounts and monitoring performance.
• Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities.

Skills

M&E QS

Subcontract procurement

Cost forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

CSCS certification

Job description

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor (VAC-482134) East Midlands, England

Salary: GBP85000 - GBP90000 per annum

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Location: East Midlands
Working: Hybrid – site and home-based working
Salary: Up to £90,000 + package
Sector: Construction / Building Services / M&E

We are currently recruiting for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a major main contractor on a significant MoD construction project in the East Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to take on a senior commercial position within a major project environment, with the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement combining site-based and home working.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Commercial management of M&E subcontract packages
• Procurement and management of M&E subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparing, reviewing and agreeing valuations, applications and payments
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Supporting the development and management of project budgets
• Reviewing subcontract accounts and monitoring commercial performance
• Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Managing the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost savings
• Providing commercial advice and support to the wider project team
• Ensuring contractual and commercial processes are followed throughout the project

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in mechanical and electrical building services, ideally gained within a main contracting environment.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience managing M&E commercial packages
• Previous experience working on major construction projects
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Experience with valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a wider project team
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Appropriate CSCS certification

Experience working on large-scale, complex or public-sector projects would be advantageous.

The Project

The role will be based on a major MoD construction project in the East Midlands, offering the opportunity to work on a significant project within a highly controlled and commercially demanding environment.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing a combination of working from home and attending site as required.

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will be required to undergo national security vetting and a full UK security check.

The Package

• Up to £90,000 salary
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical healthcare
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Health and wellbeing support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Industry-leading parental leave

Why Join?

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to join a major contractor and work on a high-profile MoD project with significant commercial complexity, without being required to be site-based five days a week.

You will have the opportunity to manage substantial M&E packages, work alongside an experienced project team and play a key role in the commercial success of the project, whilst benefiting from genuine hybrid working flexibility.