Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – M&E / Industrial

Location: Home Based (UK)
Travel: 4 days per month in London and 1 day per month in Middlesbrough
Sector: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) / Industrial
Company: Tier 2 Main Contractor

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a portfolio of high-value Mechanical & Electrical and Industrial projects while benefiting from a predominantly home-based working arrangement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple projects, working closely with project teams to ensure financial performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the commercial aspects of multiple M&E and Industrial projects from inception through to final account.

* Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).

* Administer subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts.

* Prepare, submit, and negotiate client valuations and applications for payment.

* Manage variations, compensation events, and change control.

* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

* Ensure contractual obligations are met under the relevant forms of contract.

* Produce accurate monthly commercial reports and forecasts.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

* Support the Commercial Manager with project reporting and business performance.

* Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team where required.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and/or Industrial construction sectors.

* Strong understanding of commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

* Experience administering NEC and/or JCT contracts.

* Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management.

* Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and CVR experience.

* Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

* Commercially driven with strong attention to detail.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London (approximately four days per month) and Middlesbrough (approximately one day per month).

Desirable

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

* Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation.

* Experience delivering data centre, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale M&E projects.

What's on Offer

* Predominantly home-based working.

* Excellent work-life balance with limited travel requirements.

* Opportunity to work on high-profile M&E and Industrial projects.

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

* Clear career progression within a growing Tier 2 Main Contractor.

* Supportive and collaborative commercial team