Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

McHugh Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holidays

Professional growth

Job summary

McHugh Ltd seeks a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with M&E experience to lead commercial and contractual management on allocated projects. The role supports the Commercial Director and project teams, ensuring effective cost and value management throughout the lifecycle.

Based at Basingstoke or Copthorne with 2 days in the office and 1 day per week at client sites in Stratford, you will oversee forecasting, CVR reporting, payments, procurement and final accounts to maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying required; chartered status advantageous.
• 5–10 years of relevant commercial experience in construction, with M&E exposure.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for commercial and contractual matters on M&E projects, protecting the company interests.
• Forecasting, cash forecasting, and CVR reporting to maintain cost control.
• Prepare and submit client applications, monitor payments, resolve commercial issues.
• Lead procurement and procurement management, including subcontractor and supplier tendering and valuations.
• Manage variations, valuations and final accounts to maximise revenue while reducing risk.
• Review contracts and advise project teams on obligations and notices.

Skills

M&E experience

Cost/value reporting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The role will be based out of our Basingstoke (RG21 5PL) or Copthorne (RH6 9TE) office for 2 days per week and will be required to attend the client offices in Stratford 1 day per week.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor with M&E experience to take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of allocated projects.

The role will support the Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, Business Managers, Project Managers and project teams in protecting the company’s commercial position, delivering tender margin-plus and ensuring effective cost and value management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for all commercial and contractual matters on allocated M&E maintenance and enhancement projects, protecting the company’s interests and commercial position.
• Maintain effective cost management through accurate forecasting, weekly cash forecasting and monthly cost/value reporting (CVR).
• Prepare and submit client applications, monitor and chase payments, and support the timely resolution of outstanding commercial matters.
• Lead procurement and supply-chain commercial management, including subcontractor and supplier identification, tendering, negotiation, valuation and payment.
• Manage change control, variations, valuations and final accounts to maximise revenue and profit opportunities while reducing commercial risk.
• Review contract documentation and advise project teams on contractual obligations, notices, risks and opportunities to protect the company’s contractual position.
• Work closely with project teams to review programmes, site records, scope, performance and commercial strategy throughout project delivery to identify and manage project scope, risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis,

Personal attributes:

• Typically achieve results in collaboration with colleagues through defining, assigning and delivering work and team objectives, demonstrating an ability to grasp sometimes complex commercial issues.
• Can manage own and others’ time effectively.
• A positive attitude with high levels of commitment and accountability for own actions and decisions.
• Proactive, as opposed to reactive.
• Can adapt to different tasks quick and effectively.

Skills/Expertise:

• HNC, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in Quantity Surveying; chartered status would be advantageous.
• At least 5-10 years of relevant commercial experience within the construction industry, with experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level. M&E experience is desirable.
• Strong technical Quantity Surveying capability with proven experience of commercial and contractual management, forecasting and cost/value reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, change control, procurement, supply‑chain management and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to provide clear commercial advice to project teams and clients.
• IT proficient, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong reporting and numerical skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, pension and 28 days holidays.
• Professional growth and development.
• Opportunities to be involved in all aspects of project delivery and have your say in taking the business forward.

Registered address: 429a Footscray Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3UL