Senior Quantity Surveyor (m&e) in Burton Upon Trent, West Midlands

Drive commercial success across diverse M&E projects and play a key role in a growing engineering services business with excellent career progression opportunities.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Burton upon Trent.

Role Purpose

• Support the commercial management of Mechanical & Electrical projects from tender stage through to final account.
• Drive commercial performance, profitability and risk management across a varied project portfolio.
• Provide commercial guidance to operational, finance and leadership teams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maximise commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the business through sound commercial management and best practice.

Job Role Responsibilities

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

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E sector.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery experience.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation and leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Degree or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable.

Benefits

• Very competitive, negotiable salary.
• Car allowance.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Ongoing internal training and development.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal.

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 Quantity 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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