Central London
£500-£550 per day (Outside IR35)
Tier 1 MEP Contractor
Long-Term Contract
The Opportunity
We are working with a major Tier 1 MEP contractor that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor.
The contractor has a significant workload across London, delivering complex building services packages on major commercial, data centre, healthcare and education projects.
This position would suit a commercially strong M&E Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable taking ownership of sizeable packages and working closely with both the project delivery team and senior commercial management.
The role is offered on a long-term contract basis at £500-£550 per day Outside IR35.
The Role
You will form a key part of the project commercial team, taking responsibility for the financial and contractual management of major mechanical and electrical packages.
The position will involve working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, clients and the supply chain to maintain commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
You will be expected to understand the detail of your packages, challenge costs, manage change effectively and ensure the commercial position of the project is protected.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of significant M&E packages
Manage subcontract packages from procurement and appointment through to final account
Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and CVRs
Manage subcontractor applications, valuations and payments
Identify, value and negotiate variations and changes
Maintain accurate project forecasts and monitor cost against budget
Manage commercial risks and identify opportunities to improve project performance
Lead subcontractor negotiations and resolve commercial issues
Manage contractual notices and ensure compliance with contract requirements
Work closely with the project team to understand programme changes and their commercial impact
Support procurement strategy and negotiate subcontractor packages
Monitor cash flow and project financial performance
Attend client, commercial and project progress meetings
Prepare and negotiate final accounts
Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Provide commercial guidance to the wider project team
Support junior Quantity Surveyors where required
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor who has operated within a major Building Services environment and is capable of independently managing substantial packages.
You will need to be commercially astute, confident in negotiations and comfortable working within the processes and reporting structures associated with a Tier 1 contractor.
Requirements
Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within M&E / Building Services
Previous experience working for an MEP contractor is highly desirable
Proven track record commercially managing large mechanical and/or electrical packages
Experience across commercial, data centre, healthcare or education projects would be beneficial
Strong subcontract procurement and package management experience
Excellent knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, valuations and change management
Good contractual knowledge with the ability to identify and manage commercial risk
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Comfortable operating in a client-facing environment
Able to work independently while integrating closely with the wider project team
Quantity Surveying or relevant construction qualification preferred
What's on Offer
£500-£550 per day
Outside IR35
Long-term contract opportunity
Central London projects
Major Tier 1 MEP contractor
Large and technically complex M&E packages
Exposure to commercial, data centre, healthcare and education projects
Strong pipeline of secured work across London
Opportunity to work within an established and experienced commercial team
Apply
If you're an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term Outside IR35 contract in Central London, we'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£500.00 - £550.00 per day