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Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Burton upon Trent

Salary: Very competitive negotiable salary + company benefits + car allowance

Permanent | Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering services business seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its Central Commercial Team in Burton upon Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a key role in driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects, working closely with operational, finance and leadership teams from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements
• Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties
• Provide commercial input throughout tendering and bidding, including risk assessment
• Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement
• Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes
• Monitor work in progress, debt levels and overall commercial performance
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice

About You

We are looking for an established Quantity Surveyor with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery experience
• Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proven negotiation and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Full UK driving licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable

Package & Benefits

• Very competitive, negotiable salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training
• Clear career development pathways
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Employee wellbeing support
• Access to an employee flexible benefits portal

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to step into, or continue developing within, a senior commercial position offering significant responsibility, career progression and exposure to a varied portfolio of projects.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Surveyors looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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