M&E Quantity Surveyor

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. - Large main contractor Location: DarlingtonSalary: 75,000-90,000 + 6,700 car allowance + packageProject Value: 100m+ with c.25-30m M&E valueI'm currently supporting a major UK main contractor with the appointment of a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on the M&E commercial delivery of a major 100m+ commercial development in Darlington.

The project is a new-build commercial office for a government department, with the M&E package valued at approximately 25m to 30m. M&E installation is due to commence in early next year, making this a key appointment as the project moves into the delivery phase.

This is a senior role with genuine responsibility. You'll take overall commercial responsibility for the M&E package across the project, working closely with the wider project team and leading a small commercial team comprising of 1-2 Assistant Quantity Surveyors and a Quantity Surveyor.

The Role You'll have responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of the full M&E package, working alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, planners, design managers, project managers and the wider site team.

Your responsibilities will include

Taking overall commercial responsibility for the M&E installationLeading and developing a small commercial teamManaging the commercial performance of the M&E works from pre-installation through to completion. Working closely with M&E engineering and design teams to manage scope, change and commercial risk.

Managing subcontractors and supply-chain relationships. Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial reporting. Managing variations, applications, valuations and final accounts. Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.

Working closely with planning and project management teams to understand programme and delivery impacts. Supporting procurement and ensuring packages are commercially robust. Providing commercial input into project decisions and maintaining strong cost control throughout delivery.

About You This role would suit an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor / Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor who has worked on sizeable building projects and is comfortable taking ownership of a significant M&E package.

You'll ideally have

Strong mechanical or electrical experience as a QS within a main contracting or specialist subcontracting environment. Experience managing sizeable mechanical and electrical packages, ideally 20m+.Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, change control, forecasting and final accounts.

Good understanding of the interface between M&E, construction, design and programme. Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior project stakeholders. A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification is desirable.

The Opportunity This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to move into a role where they have real ownership of the M&E commercial function on a major project, rather than simply managing individual packages.

You'll be joining an established M&E contracting business that employs more than 220 staff and with significant experience delivering complex mechanical and electrical packages. There is also scope for longer-term progression beyond this project and exposure to large, complex major projects.

Package:75,000-90,000 basic salary6,700 car allowancePensionPrivate healthcare26 days annual leave + bank holidaysDarlington-based projectHybrid working (3 days site based / 2 days remote) If you're an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor and would like to understand more about the project, the team and what the role involves, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website. Discipline(s): Commercial, ConstructionJob type: Permanent

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