Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) Riser Mechanical and Electrical is a London-based M&E contractor delivering commercial fit out, decarbonisation and other mechanical and electrical design and build projects.

We are growing our commercial team and are looking for a self-sufficient Quantity Surveyor to take on a key role across two live M&E projects in Bristol & Southampton. The role will be for an immediate start to be based in Southampton in the short term but predominantly Bristol-based after Q1 2027.

We have an office in Farringdon which you are also able to work from 1-2 days a week but must be willing to travel to the sites the rest of the week. Working hours are Monday-Friday 08:00- 17:00. The projects Southampton: Auditorium (£3.5m) Construction Management Contract.

Full M&E installation and testing with coordinated design. Programme runs to March 2027. We expect to continue working in Southampton beyond October 2027. Bristol: Decarbonisation project (£7.5m) Full M&E Design and Build.

Programme runs to October 2027. Key responsibilities Act as commercial lead for the project(s), working independently with minimal supervision. Working closely with the project managers, site teams, design team and subcontractors.

Protect margin, manage project costs and client account whilst managing client expectations. Take full management of subcontract accounts, including packages, valuations, variations and final accounts. Produce accurate cost and cash flow forecasts and report them clearly to the project and senior management teams.

Manage client expectations and maintain strong client and consultant relationships. Prepare, negotiate and agree valuations, variations and change control. Work with project managers and site teams to deliver within budget and to programme.

For a Senior Quantity Surveyor: cover both the Bristol and Southampton projects simultaneously Essential experience Self-sufficient, with a track record of delivering projects as commercial lead Proven M&E experience Able to manage client expectations Accurate forecasting Full management of subcontract accounts Driving license Desirable A relevant degree (not essential, as we value experience equally) CSCS card (helpful, not essential) Experience on Construction Management and Design and Build contracts What we offer Salary DOE+ benefits, with the option of appointment at Senior level Flexibility to work from London once or twice a week Long-term opportunity...

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