Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor — Commercial Lead

DMW Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DMW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing project team in the North East. You'll take commercial ownership of high-value projects, working closely with Project Managers, engineers and clients to drive financial performance.

This senior, hands-on role involves leading valuations, variations, cost control, risk management and contract administration under JCT/NEC. You’ll mentor junior staff and help shape commercial processes while delivering clear reporting to

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quantity Surveying or a senior commercial role.
• Background in construction, M&E, engineering or multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Proven experience managing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Strong subcontract procurement and supply chain management experience.
• Confident with forecasting, CVRs, cost control and cashflow.
• MRICS / MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for assigned projects.
• Manage valuations, variations, change control, compensation events and final accounts.
• Lead cost control, forecasting, CVRs and cashflow management.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities.
• Procure and manage subcontractor and supply chain packages.
• Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Support extensions of time, loss & expense, compensation events and dispute resolution where required.
• Ensure strong commercial governance, record keeping and contractual compliance.
• Provide clear and accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Engineers and junior commercial staff.
• Contribute to improving commercial systems, processes and reporting across the business.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

DMW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing project team in the North East. You'll take commercial ownership of high-value projects, working closely with Project Managers, engineers and clients to drive financial performance.

This senior, hands-on role involves leading valuations, variations, cost control, risk management and contract administration under JCT/NEC. You’ll mentor junior staff and help shape commercial processes while delivering clear reporting to