Senior Surveyor

Ses Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Flexible working

Car allowance

Site travel

Private medical

Pension 6%

Wellbeing program

Learning & development

Family leave

Job summary

SES Engineering Services is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor for its SES Technology division to lead the commercial management of complex mechanical and electrical packages on high-profile data centre projects in the UK.

You will own budgets, cost reporting and risk management across the full project lifecycle, driving profitability and value while mentoring junior staff within a collaborative delivery team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, engineering or M&E project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Good understanding of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and identify commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for project delivery and profitability.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and cash flow.
• Prepare, negotiate and secure variation and loss & expense claims.
• Lead procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
• Monitor contractual obligations and mitigate commercial risk.
• Produce cost value reconciliations and risk updates.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Coach Assistant and Student Quantity Surveyors

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Commercial acumen

Contract knowledge NEC/JCT

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Job description

THE ROLE

SES Engineering Services are looking for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our SES Technology division, supporting the delivery of high-profile data centre and mission-critical projects for some of the world's leading technology clients.

In this role, you'll take ownership of the commercial management of complex mechanical and electrical packages throughout the full project lifecycle, helping to maximise value, manage risk and drive project performance within some of the most technically advanced construction environments in the industry. Working alongside highly skilled delivery teams, specialist supply chain partners and key stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in successfully delivering the critical infrastructure that supports the growth of the digital economy.

If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and are looking for an opportunity to work on industry-leading data centre projects, challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas and accelerate your career within a rapidly growing sector, join us and help create tomorrow together.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse and supportive team delivering some of the UK's most innovative and technically demanding projects.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Developing and implementing commercial strategies that support successful project delivery and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and cash flow to ensure strong commercial performance.
• Preparing, negotiating and securing agreement of variations, change events and loss and expense claims.
• Leading the procurement and commercial management of subcontractors from tender through to final account.
• Monitoring contractual obligations and managing commercial and contractual risk to protect business interests.
• Producing accurate commercial reports, including cost value reconciliations, liabilities and risk updates.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to support project success.
• Coaching and mentoring Assistant and Student Quantity Surveyors to support capability development within the commercial team.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, engineering or M&E project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage cost control, forecasting, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Good understanding of industry standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and support high-performing project teams.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more.
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Our commitments:

SES is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]