M&E Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Atkins Search is currently recruiting for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join an award-winning Mechanical & Electrical Contractor based in Nottingham with hybrid working available.

Client

Based in Nottingham, our client holds over 40 years’ experience as the number one choice for a number of regional and national construction main contractors and developers in England, as well as for a number of blue-chip commercial and educational institutions around the country.

You will have the option to work across a variety of sectors, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, residential, retail, education, leisure, commercial, and many more exciting schemes!

Role

As the M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in projects from inception to completion, your responsibilities will include:

Support the smooth transition from estimating to delivery by participating in tender handovers
Lead or assist in the preparation, submission, and negotiation of tenders in collaboration with the Project Manager or Operations Manager
Ensure all projects commence with appropriate Letters of Intent (LOI) or Purchase Orders (PO) in place
Develop and maintain project buying schedules alongside the Project Manager
Verify all subcontractors are pre-approved before engagement
Procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring compliance with specifications, drawings, and employer requirements
Negotiate and agree subcontract payment terms
Prepare accurate project cash flow forecasts
Submit client applications promptly and accurately
Review and validate subcontractor applications, ensuring timely and fair valuations
Manage all project-related correspondence and participate in project meetings
Ensure timely certification and invoicing of monthly applications
Handle and agree subcontract instructions, variations, and final accounts
Manage client change control processes, including variation submissions and approvals
Carry out accurate take-offs and interpret technical design drawings
Ensure contractual compliance and issue formal notifications (e.g. early warnings, delay notices, compensation events, EOT requests)
Conduct regular site visits for valuation purposes and attend relevant commercial and contractual meetings
Person

The successful candidate for this M&E Quantity Surveyor vacancy will have:

Mechanical/Electrical awareness and knowledge
Previous experience operating as a M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor in a main contracting environment
A high standard of education including literacy and numeracy
IT skills
Degree qualified in an RICS approved QS course
Five years’ experience in a commercial or QS role
Previous experience at a senior level in a management role
Good communication and organisational skills
Ability to remain calm and focused
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge/understanding including contract law, profit and loss, adjudication, variations and extensions of time
Accuracy and quality in reports and documents
Remuneration

Building and maintaining positive working relationships throughout is one of my clients core business values in order to deliver a positive legacy, whilst also recognising that the heart of their business is their staff. Their priority is to keep employees happy and safe. Some exciting benefits and perks that the M&E Quantity Surveyor will receive are:

Highly competitive salary
Car allowance
Pension contribution
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Annual salary review
Generous holiday allowance
Regular social events
Hybrid, flexible remote working
Clear career progression path
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