Quantity Surveyor M&E in Edinburgh

We are looking for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of mechanical and electrical building-services projects across our Hard Services business.

Working closely with Project Managers, operational teams and commercial colleagues, you will manage costs, protect contractual entitlement and support project profitability from tender through to final account.

This role would suit a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in M&E contracting, building services or Hard FM, confident managing subcontractors, variations, valuations and financial reporting across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review project commercial plans and ensure contractual obligations are understood by delivery teams.

• Ensure client contracts and subcontract orders accurately reflect the agreed scope, price and programme.

• Analyse contractor and supplier quotations, identifying exclusions, discrepancies and commercial risks.

• Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment, supported by detailed valuations and records.

• Identify, price and negotiate variations, maintaining the documentation needed to support entitlement.

• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

• Monitor actual costs, commitments and forecast expenditure, investigating discrepancies.

• Produce monthly forecasts of project value, cost and margin, explaining movements against tender allowances.

• Pursue payment notices, certificates, outstanding payments and retention releases.

• Manage subcontract procurement, orders, valuations, payment notices and payments in line with contractual requirements.

• Maintain clear commercial records and issue contractual notices within the required timescales.

• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, highlighting delays and their potential commercial impact.

• Provide timely commercial advice to Project Managers and escalate risks affecting project performance.

About you

You will bring practical quantity surveying experience within mechanical and electrical contracting, building services or a closely related environment.

We are looking for someone with

• Experience managing the commercial aspects of M&E projects, including valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and final accounts.

• A sound understanding of construction contracts and the ability to identify contractual obligations, risks and opportunities.

• Experience administering client framework agreements.

• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work to assess costs and changes.

• Strong forecasting, cost reporting and numerical skills.

• Confident negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers and delivery teams.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using commercial reporting systems.

• A full UK driving licence.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.