Senior Quantity Surveyor – M&E, Commercial Lead & Growth

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

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.