Private healthcare, generous car allowance, some hybrid, 7.5% matched pension.

The Role:
Our client, one of the UK's leading M&E Contractors, is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their team to help work on a prestigious and sizeable custodial project in Northumberland. As an M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of the project, ensuring the financial and contractual aspects are managed efficiently.

If you live further away, a lodging away package is available for this role, with 4 days on site, 1 day WFH.

Quantity surveyors from backgrounds other than M&E may also be considered.

Responsibilities:

* Quantity Surveying: Take responsibility for all M&E quantity surveying activities on the project, including preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, estimates, and forecasts.

* Cost Control: Monitor project costs, variations, and valuations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the project management team.

* Contract Management: Administer and manage the contractual obligations of the project, including subcontractor agreements, variations, and claims.

* Procurement: Assist in the procurement process by preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and selecting appropriate subcontractors and suppliers.

* Value Engineering: Collaborate with the design and construction teams to identify value engineering opportunities, optimize costs, and improve project efficiency.

* Risk Management: Identify potential risks and opportunities that may impact project costs, providing proactive advice and mitigating measures to minimize financial exposure.

* Change Management: Assess and manage change requests, including variations, extensions of time, and claims, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

* Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and resolution of any commercial issues.

* Final Account: Prepare and negotiate final accounts, ensuring all variations, claims, and additional works are accurately documented and accounted for.

Requirements:

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field desirable.

Experience:

* Some years of experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, within the construction industry. Previous experience on large-scale projects is advantageous.

* Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of M&E systems, cost control principles, contract management, and procurement processes.

* I.T. Proficiency in using industry-standard software.

* Commercial Acumen: Excellent understanding of commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, cost planning, and cash flow management.

* Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

* Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and cost calculations.

* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive working relationships and contributing to the overall success of the project.

* Flexibility: Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

* 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays

* 7.5% matched pension

* Private healthcare

* Personal development programme

* Flexible Benefits/some hybrid working

* £5,900 Car Allowance