M&E Quantity Surveyor

Overview



Atkins Search are currently recruiting for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a market leading, award-winning Construction Consultancy based in Cambridge.



Please note – if you are an Assistant M&E Quantity Surveyor or Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor seeking the next stage of your career, you will be considered. You will also be considered if you have transferable skills.



Client



Our client, an iconic, progressive, multi-disciplinary Consultancy prides themselves on their commitment to customer service, and their results driven approach. Based in Cambridge, my client can offer an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor a diverse workload that is tailored to your preferences and the opportunity to become a truly integral part of their growing business.

You will have the opportunity to work on exiting schemes across the region with exposure to a variety of sectors such as commercial, heritage, defence, residential, infrastructure, retail, healthcare and more.



Role



As M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing a varied workload, client facing meetings, collaborating with multi-disciplined teams on end-to-end project delivery. This role will suit an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor based in Cambridge, or the surrounding areas, who had experience working on a variety of projects within the built environment.

Rich in culture, and dedicated to their employees, my client is proud to offer the successful candidate tailored support, training and career development opportunities.



Responsibilities



As M&E Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
Managing projects and to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
Cost planning.
Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
Settling final accounts.
Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
Person



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

Hold a Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management BSc degree (or equivalent)
Have a proven track record of a Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing specialism
Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks
Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
Ability to work as part of a team
Remuneration



As M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will be rewarded with:

Highly competitive salary (£40,000 - £60,000, depending on experience)
Healthcare & Life Assurance
Discretionary performance bonus
Generous holiday allowance
APC Support
Opportunities to develop and grow your career
A contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
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