Job title: M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Up to £75,000 base salary plus £7,500 car allowance

Hours of work: Monday to Friday

Location: Leeds - office based

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of the commercial performance of high-value mechanical and electrical projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing M&E contractor with a strong forward order book, repeat clients and an annual turnover of more than £65 million. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and project teams, combining hands-on project delivery with the opportunity to influence cost control, cash flow, profitability and future tender opportunities.

Usually looking at around 2 to 3 projects at any given time between £2 to £15m value.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will help ensure the smooth commercial delivery of mechanical and electrical projects from procurement through to final account. You will work alongside project and accounts teams to manage subcontractors, valuations, client applications, variations, project reporting, and contractual matters while protecting the commercial interests of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Agree and procure subcontractor services for construction projects.
• Attend and lead pre-let meetings with the Project Manager and subcontractors.
• Raise subcontract orders with the appropriate documentation to commercially protect the business from additional costs.
• Measure and value work completed on site to produce monthly applications for payment and valuations of subcontract accounts.
• Work with Project Managers to submit client applications for payment on time each month.
• Track changes to design or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly.
• Work alongside Project Managers to price changes and submit them to clients.
• Work with the Accounts team to process subcontractor payments, reviewing applications against orders and site measures and ensuring any required Pay Less Notices are issued on time.
• Liaise with main contractors, construction professionals, MEP site managers, project managers and site engineers.
• Conduct feasibility studies to estimate material, time and labour costs.
• Produce financial or feasibility reports as required.
• Track project profit and loss monthly and highlight variances.
• Attend project review meetings and report on commercial matters.
• Highlight and advise on legal and contractual issues with guidance from the Commercial Manager.
• Follow instructions from the Commercial Manager, Directors or Managing Director regarding prospective tender opportunities and support for the estimating team.
• Track project cash receipts and expenditure and report to the Commercial Manager.
• Assist with contract documents, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety Manager and Human Resources to support learning and development as necessary.
• Complete other duties required by the business that fall within the scope of the role.

About You

• A degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in quantity surveying, commercial management or a related construction subject, or an RICS-accredited postgraduate conversion qualification such as a PGDip or master’s degree.
• Ability to apply relevant vocational experience for the benefit of the business.
• Ability to use your own initiative and work accurately within policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical and electrical services experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrable teamwork, client care, communication, negotiation and data management capability.
• Ability to complete tender, quantity reporting and other documentation on time and to a high standard.
• Commercial awareness, including identifying tender opportunities, cost-saving measures and prospective customers, while keeping abreast of innovation.

For more information, please contact Multitask and ask to speak to managing consultant Terri.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Multitask Personnel Ltd, who are operating as an employment agency.

Please note: As a professional and reputable recruitment business, Multitask Personnel Ltd will not submit your CV to our client without first speaking with you to discuss your application and suitability for the role.

Your application will be reviewed by one of our recruitment consultants, who will contact you should your skills and experience match the requirements of the position.

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