Senior Quantity Surveyor – MEP/CSA for Landmark Projects

Matchtech; Blyth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to lead commercial management on complex, high-profile UK projects based in Blyth. The role demands ownership of budgets, procurement, contracts, and final accounts within a fast-paced delivery environment.

You will bring 8+ years QS experience in construction, strong cost control, procurement expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to maximise financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' Quantity Surveying experience in the construction industry.
• Experience managing the commercial delivery of large-scale construction projects.
• Proven cost management, procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Desirable: experience on data centre, industrial, mission-critical or similarly complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Leading procurement activities, including tendering, subcontractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting Project Managers, Package Managers and site teams with cost management and commercial advice.
• Ensuring contractual records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Attending commercial meetings, project reviews and site meetings.
• Assessing and managing change orders and project variations.
• Preparing interim valuations, applications for payment and final account submissions.
• Producing commercial reports for senior management.
• Resolving commercial and contractual issues proactively to protect project performance.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Contract administration

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to lead commercial management on complex, high-profile UK projects based in Blyth. The role demands ownership of budgets, procurement, contracts, and final accounts within a fast-paced delivery environment.

You will bring 8+ years QS experience in construction, strong cost control, procurement expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to maximise financial performance.