Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

First Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contribution

Ongoing internal training

Flexible benefits portal

Job summary

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

Excellent negotiation, risk management and financial analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Full UK driving licence

M&E Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Location: Derbyshire Sector: Construction Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary, with company benefits including Car Allowance Reference: SK/R/092601

Role

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

• 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.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

Salary: Competitive salary, with company benefits including Car Allowance