Senior Quantity Surveyor

BMSL Group Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for M&E projects in Reading, to lead commercial management across major refurbishment and construction programmes. You will own cost control, CVRs, valuations and variations, manage subcontractor procurement, and protect commercial performance within a live project environment.

Strong leadership and JCT Design & Build contract experience are essential. The role offers a clear progression path, a competitive package including car allowance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or QS in M&E/building services.
• Strong procurement and commercial management experience.
• Excellent understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts.
• Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of M&E packages from procurement to final account.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account settlement.
• Prepare CVRs, forecasts and cost reports.
• Monitor costs and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Administer variations, change control and notices.
• Prepare valuations and support cash flow management.
• Manage subcontractor liabilities and commercial risk.
• Ensure compliance with JCT contracts.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Commercial management

Negotiation

Cost control

Leadership

Education

RICS Chartership

HNC/HND or Degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

Reading | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits

A leading engineering and building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major refurbishment and construction programme across the Thames Valley.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work, taking ownership of significant M&E packages on technically challenging projects within a live operational environment.

You’ll work closely with project and commercial leadership teams, playing a key role in protecting commercial performance, managing project risk and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of Mechanical & Electrical packages from procurement through to final account
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account settlement
• Prepare and submit CVRs, forecasts and cost reports
• Monitor project costs and manage cost-to-complete reporting
• Administer variations, change control and contractual notices
• Prepare valuations and support cash flow management
• Manage subcontractor liabilities and commercial risk
• Ensure compliance with JCT Design & Build contracts
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the M&E / Building Services sector
• Strong subcontract procurement and commercial management experience
• Excellent understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts
• Experience managing valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced project environments

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale MEP projects
• Background working within healthcare, pharmaceutical, aviation, manufacturing or other complex live environments
• RICS Chartership, or working towards
• Relevant HNC, HND or Degree qualification
• CSCS Card

What's in it for You?

• Join a financially stable and growing contractor
• Long-term secured workload on complex projects
• High level of commercial responsibility and autonomy
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates