Quantity Surveyor (SZB)

Quantity Surveyor – M&E

Location: Leiston, Suffolk (Sizewell B)

Salary: Up to £65,000 +5420 Car Allowance + Benefits

Type: Permanent | Full Time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Typically 3 Days Per Week On Site

The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established engineering contractor supporting the delivery of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works at a major energy infrastructure facility in Suffolk.

Working within an experienced commercial team, you'll support the financial and contractual management of engineering packages, covering subcontractor procurement, cost control, valuations, variations and commercial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across allocated M&E packages.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Identify, assess and manage variations and compensation events.
• Support monthly cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs.
• Prepare applications for payment and assist with final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

About You

• Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant commercial experience.
• Background in construction, ideally with an M&E or Building Services contractor.
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Good understanding of cost control, valuations and monthly reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000.
• Hybrid working, typically three days per week on site.
• Opportunity to work on a significant energy infrastructure project.
• Experienced commercial team.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity within M&E, Building Services or major engineering projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.