At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial delivery of major building projects and support subcontractor procurement.
- Company: Leading engineering and construction organisation with a growing MEP commercial team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured career development, and ongoing professional support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities in the MEP/building services sector.
- Why this job: Join a specialist team and develop expertise in complex construction projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quantity Surveying and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A leading engineering and construction organisation is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing MEP commercial team in the West Midlands.
Working on major building projects, you will support the commercial delivery of complex developments involving significant MEP packages.
These projects feature numerous subcontractor packages and interfaces, providing an excellent opportunity for a quantity surveyor with a general building or commercial construction background to develop specialist MEP expertise.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to final account.
Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong commercial controls.
Managing subcontractor procurement, including preparing tender packages, analysing returns and supporting negotiations.
Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
Supporting the preparation, submission and agreement of final accounts.
Liaising with clients, consultants, site teams and subcontractors to ensure effective commercial delivery.
Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Proven experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction industry, ideally on commercial building projects.
Experience across both pre-contract and post-contract stages of a project lifecycle.
Demonstrable experience managing subcontractor procurement, including tender preparation, analysis and negotiation.
Strong cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow management and variance analysis skills.
Ability to identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, consultants, site teams and subcontractors.
Experience working within a main contractor environment would be advantageous.
A willingness and desire to develop within the MEP/building services sector.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to join a specialist MEP commercial team and develop sector-specific expertise.
Exposure to major construction projects involving significant subcontractor management and complex interfaces.
Structured career development and clear progression opportunities.
Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications.
A collaborative working environment where you can help shape the successful commercial delivery of major projects.
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