Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting‑edge gigafactory – a transformative project at the heart of the UK’s green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium‑ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site‑wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply nearly half of the country’s projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Why join us?

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family‑owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we’ve developed a culture very much our own – creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we’re excited about continuing the company’s legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain’s future heritage with us.

The Quantity Surveyor role – MEP – Major project

• Experience as a recognised QS with strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and cash
• Assist with the commercial packages for the MEP
• You will manage a range of commercial aspects including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and management of subcontract works packages through to final account.
• You’ll be keen to minimise risk, cost and maximise value by cost checking and analysis of labour, plant and materials.
• Broad construction and civil engineering industry experience covering many and various sectors and markets in commercial positions with industry main contracting organisations

Your profile

• Knowledge and experience in managing MEP packages
• Pre contract through to post contract experience
• Large scale major project experience / Construction Management experience
• Strategy – Can disseminate a breadth of internal and external data and apply sound judgement regarding the strategic direction of the business
• You will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or a related subject

Rewards

We’re ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We’d love you to join us in proudly building Britain’s future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Especially if you’re part of a group that is under‑represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.