MEP Managing Quantity Surveyor

We have a fantastic opportunity for an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Mechanical and Electrical business delivering HMP Glasgow. Working within a dedicated MEP team managing the delivery of £180M + of packages across a major custodial facility, the MQS will take a role that will oversee the commercial team.

Location: HMP Glasgow, Royston

Hours: Full Time, Permanent. Opportunity for some flexibility / hybrid working.

What will you be responsible for?

• Day to day management of the MEP commercial team, empowering performance, acting as escalation point and taking a key role in managing the MEP sub contractor relationship in line with the contract.
• Comply with the procurement strategy set out from the beginning of the project.
• Valuation and measuring of change, advising on legal and contractual matters on orders and change.
• Valuation of project.
• Subcontractor administration including agreeing final accounts, production of notices, such as commencement and payment notices.
• Undertaking of monthly cost report, Commercial Plan internally and external Client Reports as required, production of records, such as progress reports.
• Undertaking project cashflows and turnover forecasts.
• Undertaking of Risk and Opportunity reporting and management.
• Producing margin improvement plans and driving margin into the project.
• Undertaking approvals of Material Purchases, checking all commercial risks and opportunities have been considered.
• All commercial tasks and reports updated monthly.
• Induct others in company systems, assist in introduction of new tasks, systems, techniques to other surveyors.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified, at degree level or HND/HNC (or similar) in Quantity Surveying.
• Full UK driving License.
• Experience managing and mentoring commercial teams / staff.
• Experienced surveyor with a variety of exposure to projects – ideally with some experience in main and sub contracting.
• Clear understanding of all main forms of contract JCT, NEC etc.
• Sound technical understanding of MEPH services, components that make up individual systems and how packages are broken out and the interfaces associated with this.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis). We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application.

Benefits include: Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Health and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.