Senior Quantity Surveyor

MARCH; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Ongoing internal training

Career development pathways

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Employee flex benefits portal

Job summary

MARCH is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Central Commercial Team in Burton upon Trent. You will lead commercial activities across a portfolio of M&E projects, driving profitability and supporting business growth while mentoring colleagues.

The role requires strong contract negotiation, risk management and leadership capabilities, with a focus on governance, cost control and client liaison. A permanent, full-time position with clear career pathways and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent (desirable).
• Professional membership of a relevant institution (desirable).
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Well organised and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements.
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties.
• Provide commercial support throughout the tendering and bidding process, including risk assessment.
• Protect stakeholder interests by ensuring governance procedures are followed.
• 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 commercial performance across projects.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice.
• Completion of contract documentation and support the Commercial Manager to undertake contract reviews and negotiations to align with governance requirements

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Commercial delivery

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Professional membership of a relevant institution

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Central Commercial Team based in Burton upon Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, supporting business growth while protecting and enhancing profitability.

As a trusted commercial lead, you will work closely with operational, finance and leadership teams, influencing key commercial decisions from tender stage through to final account. You'll have the opportunity to mentor colleagues, shape best practice across the business, and contribute to the continued success of a thriving organisation whilst developing your career further.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements.
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties.
• Provide commercial support throughout the tendering and bidding process, including risk assessment.
• Protect stakeholder interests by ensuring governance procedures are followed.
• 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 commercial performance across projects.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice.
• completion of contract documentation and support the Commercial Manager to undertake contract reviews and negotiations to align with governance requirements

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

• Degree qualified or equivalent (desirable).
• Professional membership of a relevant institution (desirable).
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Well organised and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

What we offer

• A permanent full-time position
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways
• A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Access to employee flex benefits portal

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.