Senior Quantity Surveyor

First Recruitment Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Ongoing internal training

Progression opportunities

Flexible benefits portal

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is recruiting a Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor in Burton upon Trent to drive commercial performance across a diverse M&E project portfolio.

You’ll work with operational, finance and leadership teams from tender stage through final account, with a strong focus on cost control, CVRs and value delivery. Excellent negotiating, analytical and leadership skills are essential for success in this senior role.

Qualifications

• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery experience.
• Proven leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Financial and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements.
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties.
• Provide commercial input throughout tendering and bidding, including risk assessment.
• Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure project compliance.
• Support CVRs, cost control and profit improvement for projects.
• Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes.
• Monitor work in progress, debt levels and overall commercial performance.
• Support resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Mentor and develop operational teams with strong commercial awareness.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk management

Commercial delivery

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Very competitive negotiable salary + company benefits + car allowance

Permanent | Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering services business seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its Central Commercial Team in Burton upon Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a key role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, working closely with operational, finance and leadership teams from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties
• Provide commercial input throughout tendering and bidding, including risk assessment
• Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement
• Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes
• Monitor work in progress, debt levels and overall commercial performance
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice

About You

We are looking for an established Quantity Surveyor with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery experience
• Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proven negotiation and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Full UK driving licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable
• Permanent, full-time position
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Access to an employee flexible benefits portal

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to step into, or continue developing within, a senior commercial position offering significant responsibility, career progression and exposure to a varied portfolio of projects.