The Client

We are seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor or Project M&E Quantity Surveyor to work for our client, a main contractor, on a major MOD project in Suffolk (£35 million M&E value). This is a joint venture with another main contractor and they have a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on site.
The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Manager and be responsible for managing the relationship with the Tier 1 M&E Contractor to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts.

The Role and its Responsibilities 

• Working with the commercial team, ensuring workload is covered effectively and to ensure compliance and processes are being followed
• Ensuring that commercial and administrative systems, budgets and cost control procedures are utilised
• Maximising cash flow through the control, measurement and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers
• Produce/ compile accurate forecasts/ budget information and produce accurate reports to client, maintaining and improving client relations as well as ensuring full entitlement under the contract is achieved
• Ensure contract commercial deliverables and timescales are met
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Responsible for ensuring works are valued, including any variation thereto, in accordance with the contract and analyses to determine the project True Value .

The Individual

Our client requires a candidate with experience of identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be a good organiser with an ability to prioritise your workload.

Skills and Qualifications

• NEC Option C experience essential.
• Experience working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor.
• Holder of a Full Driving Licence Degree
• Holds the relevant qualifications (e.g. Degree in Quantity Surveying)
• M&E Experience within a similar role

Salary and Package

The successful candidate will receive an attractive package and great prospects with this prestigious construction company.