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Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
Location: Blyth, Northumberland

We are pleased to be assisting our client, a leading Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction and MEP-led projects, in their search for the perfect candidate to join their team.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Blyth team, bringing a strong background in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering on major projects.

About the work

Their MEP portfolio spans major, high-value schemes - including large-scale hyperscale data centre campus developments - the kind of projects that push technical and commercial complexity to the limit. On these programmes, investment can run into the billions, campus footprints can extend across 100+ hectares, and works involve multiple large-scale buildings delivered in phases, with MEP scope covering power, cooling, and critical infrastructure systems. This is the calibre of project you'll be commercially responsible for.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for contracts, sub-contractors, specialists, and suppliersProvide accurate information to support regular review of cash flow and contract positionsWork with the Procurement Manager to place MEP sub-contracts on works under your control, where requiredConduct detailed examination of contract documents and highlight any anomaliesPrepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representativesPrepare all necessary take-offs in advance of requirements from the Estimating, Procurement, and Planning departmentsPrepare contract final accounts for each completed section of the works, including all adjustments, and submit and agree with client representativesCarefully record all details involving contractual delaysManage and coach contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to youLiaise closely with MEP design teams and specialist sub-contractors to ensure commercial accuracy across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing packages

Requirements

10+ years' experience, preferably with a main contractor or MEP specialist contractorPrevious project experience in MEP/building services, ideally including large-scale or complex programmes such as data centres or critical infrastructureNEC experienceChartered or working towards chartership with the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent IT skills

Benefits

As a permanent employee, you will benefit from:

Competitive salaryTravel allowanceRelocation allowance (where applicable)Pension

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - One North Quay (Life Science Facility) Canary Wharf, London | Permanent | Up to £95k (SQS) / Up to £108k (CM) + Benefits

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a landmark life science facility at One North Quay, Canary Wharf.

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile life science build, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture across all project activitiesEnsure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processesUnderstand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunities under a bespoke contract (similar in structure to JCT)Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlementsPrepare and submit applications, securing payment and variationsManage subcontract accounts through to final accountMonitor progress and provide accurate commercial reportingSupport negotiation and settlement of the final account with the clientFor CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial/complex build environmentsExperience working on life science, laboratory, or high-specification technical builds is highly advantageousDegree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experienceExperience managing change and subcontract accountsGood working knowledge of JCT contracts, or bespoke contracts based on JCT principlesCandidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

Salary negotiable, in line with similar senior commercial roles£300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)Travel allowance (details available from the hiring manager)Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension with up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected]

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Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Salary negotiable | Living out allowance & Travel offered

We are working with our client who is a Tier 1 main contractor, with a strong reputation in data centres, life sciences, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E/MEP.

This role sits on one of the largest data centre developments in the UK - a c.£10 billion hyperscale campus in Blyth, delivering up to 10 data centre buildings across a 100-hectare site.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for M&E contracts, sub-contractors, specialists, and suppliersProvide necessary information to enable accurate and regular review of cash flow and contract positions on M&E packagesWork with the Procurement Manager to place M&E sub-contracts on work under their control, where requiredConduct detailed examination of M&E contract documents and highlight any anomaliesPrepare, submit, and agree interim and final valuation dates with client representativesPrepare all necessary take-offs and measure M&E works in advance of requirements from the Estimating, Procurement, and Planning departmentsPrepare contract final accounts for each completed section of the M&E works, including all adjustments, and submit and agree with client representativesCarefully record all details involving contractual delaysManage and coach contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors reporting to them

Requirements

Experience with a main contractor or M&E contractor ideallyPrevious project experience in M&E/MEP on major construction, data centre, or industrial projects - mission-critical or hyperscale data centre experience highly advantageousChartered or working towards chartership (RICS/SCSI or equivalent)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent IT skillsGood understanding of NEC forms of contracting

Benefits

Highly competitive, negotiable salaryLiving out allowanceCar allowancePension - 5% employer matched24 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysProject completion bonus

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - HS2 (C2)
Banbury | Permanent
Up to £100,000 (higher for the right CM experience) + Benefits

Be part of the UK's biggest infrastructure story.

HS2 is one of the most ambitious construction projects Europe has seen in a generation and our client, a top-tier main contractor, needs a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor (or Commercial Manager, for the right person) to help deliver it.

You'll sit at the heart of the commercial team, working hand-in-hand with operations to protect margins, manage risk, and secure every pound of contractual entitlement on a scheme with national significance. Strong performers with the right experience will have a clear route to step up into a Commercial Manager role.

What You'll Be Doing

Championing a safety-first mindset across a high-profile siteKeeping the project on the right side of legal, contractual, and company standardsReading the contract inside out - spotting risk and opportunity before they become problemsBuilding a watertight paper trail to back every entitlementDriving applications for payment and variations through to approvalOwning subcontract accounts from appointment to final accountDelivering commercial reporting that gives leadership real visibilityLeading final account negotiations directly with the client(CM-level) Taking the reins on commercial strategy and leading the wider team

What You'll Bring

Solid QS experienceMEP background a strong plusA proven NEC and infrastructure track recordDegree or HNC, or equivalent hands-on experienceA track record managing change and subcontract accountsConfident working knowledge of NEC3/4 contractsCommercial Manager-level candidates are actively encouraged to apply - and rewarded accordingly

The Package

Up to £100,000 basic (negotiable for CM experience)£300/month car allowanceLondon Travel Allowance up to £10,000Project bonus scheme25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension - up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

Want in on HS2? Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 02036573167 | 💬 WhatsApp +27645053449

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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to join our clients project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of one of Europe's largest Data Centre projects reporting into a Commercial Manager, ensuring costs are controlled, value is maximised, and financial delivery is achieved in line with project objectives.

Requirements

* Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the project lifecycle

* Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

* Lead the procurement process, including subcontractor selection, tendering, and contract negotiations

* Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts

* Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities to ensure financial control

* Support and collaborate with Project Managers, Package Managers, and site teams on cost management

* Ensure all contractual documentation is maintained and up to date

* Attend Commercial Meetings, Site Meetings, and Project Reviews

* Evaluate and process change orders and manage variations in line with contract requirements

* Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts

* Provide commercial advice and support to the wider project team

* Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and company procedures

* Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management

* Proactively identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar discipline

* Minimum 8+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably within construction

* Strong experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects

* Proven track record in cost control, procurement, and contract administration

* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial management skills

* Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices

* Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams

* High level of attention to detail and organisational skills

* Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Benefits

· Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry

· Working on large scale data centre projects

· Collaborative team working environments

· Career progression and development supported

· Competitive salary packages

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - One North Quay (Life Science Facility)
Canary Wharf, London | Permanent
Up to £95k (SQS) / Up to £108k (CM) + Benefits

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a landmark life science facility at One North Quay, Canary Wharf.

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile life science build, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture across all project activitiesEnsure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processesUnderstand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunities under a bespoke contract (similar in structure to JCT)Maintain accurate records to support contractual entitlementsPrepare and submit applications, securing payment and variationsManage subcontract accounts through to final accountMonitor progress and provide accurate commercial reportingSupport negotiation and settlement of the final account with the clientFor CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial/complex build environmentsExperience working on life science, laboratory, or high-specification technical builds is highly advantageousDegree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experienceExperience managing change and subcontract accountsGood working knowledge of JCT contracts, or bespoke contracts based on JCT principlesCandidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

Salary negotiable, in line with similar senior commercial roles£300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)Travel allowance (details available from the hiring manager)Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension with up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - MOD Commercial Build
Reading | Permanent
Up to £95k (SQS) / Up to £108k (CM) + Benefits
Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (or eligibility to obtain)

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a commercial build project for the Ministry of Defence.

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile MOD project, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture across all project activitiesEnsure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processes, including MOD-specific security and site protocolsUnderstand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunitiesMaintain accurate records to support contractual entitlementsPrepare and submit applications, securing payment and variationsManage subcontract accounts through to final accountMonitor progress and provide accurate commercial reportingSupport negotiation and settlement of the final account with the clientFor CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial/construction build environmentsExperience working on MOD or other secure/government projects is highly advantageousMust hold, or be eligible to obtain, SC ClearanceDegree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experienceExperience managing change and subcontract accountsGood working knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT/NEC)Candidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

Up to £95,000 basic salary (SQS) / Up to £108,000 (Commercial Manager)£300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)Travel allowance (details available from the hiring manager)Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension with up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected] , give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - HS2 (C2)
Banbury | Permanent
Up to £100,000 (higher for the right CM experience) + Benefits

Our client, a leading main contractor, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor - or a Commercial Manager for the right candidate - to join their team on a major infrastructure project (HS2).

You'll take ownership of commercial management on a high-profile infrastructure project, working closely with the operational team to protect and maximise contractual entitlements. Depending on experience, this role could suit someone ready to step up into a Commercial Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture across all project activitiesEnsure compliance with legal, contractual, and company processesUnderstand contract terms and manage commercial risks and opportunitiesMaintain accurate records to support contractual entitlementsPrepare and submit applications, securing payment and variationsManage subcontract accounts through to final accountMonitor progress and provide accurate commercial reportingSupport negotiation and settlement of the final account with the clientFor CM-level candidates: broader oversight of the commercial team and project commercial strategy

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with an MEP backgroundAlternatively, a strong NEC and infrastructure background will be consideredDegree/HNC level qualification and/or significant relevant experienceExperience managing change and subcontract accountsGood working knowledge of NEC3/4 contractsCandidates with Commercial Manager-level experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a higher package

Salary & Benefits

Up to £100,000 basic salary (negotiable for candidates with Commercial Manager experience)£300 per month car allowance (non-car, fixed)London Travel Allowance up to £10,000Project bonus scheme (details available from the hiring manager)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension with up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcare24/7 employee assistance programmeFlexible benefits and discountsPersonal development programme

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected] , give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

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