Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

Morson Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with M&E expertise to join a leading M&E company delivering large-scale commercial projects. You will manage all commercial aspects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality.

Responsibilities include valuations, forecasts, subcontract accounts, cost estimates, client liaison, and mentoring junior surveyors. Strong contract administration and NEC/JCT awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience with M&E projects and commercial management.
• Proven ability to produce valuations, forecasts and cost reports.
• Strong negotiation and organisational skills.
• Mentoring junior surveyors and coordinating with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly valuations and contract forecasts.
• Manage subcontract accounts and payments; certify values.
• Maintain communication between commercial and site teams.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets.
• Mentor junior surveyors and provide guidance.
• Engage with clients and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Monitor progress and apply value engineering to costs/schedules.

Skills

Quantity Surveying degree

M&E systems

Cost estimation

Interim valuations

Subcontract management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Client liaison

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

CEMAR

Excel

Job description

MEP Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:Manchester (Site and office based)
Salary:£50,000 - £85,000 package
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Summary:

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with expertise in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works to join a leading M&E company specialising in large-scale commercial projects. The successful candidate will manage all commercial aspects of M&E projects from inception through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include producing monthly valuations, contract forecasting, managing subcontract accounts, and maintaining effective communication between commercial and site teams. The role also involves mentoring junior surveyors, preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets, liaising with clients and subcontractors, monitoring project progress, and conducting value engineering to optimise costs and schedules. Strong contract administration skills and compliance with relevant regulations and standards are essential.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems and construction processes
• Expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, and contract administration for M&E projects
• Proficiency in producing interim valuations and contract forecast reports
• Experience managing subcontract accounts, including assessment and certification of payments
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Competence in value engineering and cost control
• Strong stakeholder management and client liaison skills
• Mentoring and leadership abilities for junior quantity surveyors

Software/Tools:

• Industry-standard quantity surveying and commercial management software (e.g., CostX, CEMAR, or similar)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Certifications & Standards:

• Relevant degree qualification as stated above
• Professional membership or working towards membership of RICS or equivalent (desirable)
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, or other relevant contract forms and compliance standards