Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

First Recruitment Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension

Internal training

Job summary

First Recruitment Group in Burton upon Trent is recruiting a Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join the Central Commercial Team. You will drive commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, from tender stage through to final account, partnering with operations, finance and leadership teams.

We seek an experienced professional with strong negotiation, risk management and financial analysis skills, plus the ability to lead and influence across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the M&E sector.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Financial and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation and leadership abilities.

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 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

Skills

M&E Quantity Surveying

Contract Negotiation

Cost Control

CVR

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Burton upon Trent

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
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable

Package & Benefits

• Very competitive, negotiable salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training
• Clear career development pathways
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Employee wellbeing support
• 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.