The Opportunity
If you're an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a management role, or already operating at Managing QS level and looking for a business with genuine depth behind it, this is worth a look.
Our client is a long-established, family-owned M&E building services contractor with a strong presence across the North West. Operating from their Warrington base, they deliver mechanical and electrical engineering across a broad mix of sectors, with the capability to take projects from initial design through to installation and ongoing maintenance. It's a business with real infrastructure, a serious client portfolio and a track record that speaks for itself.
This is a senior commercial appointment. You'll lead the QS function, manage the output of the commercial team and hold full responsibility for cost management across a portfolio of M&E contracts.
About the Business
Founded in the 1950s and still family-run, this is a business that has grown steadily and carefully across seven decades. They now operate across the UK and Ireland, covering the full M&E spectrum from design and off-site fabrication through to installation and maintenance.
Their sector spread is broad: commercial, education, health, hospitality, pharmaceutical and public sector, among others. Accreditations include ISO 9001:2015, NICEIC, ECA and Constructionline, alongside strong health and safety credentials. The Warrington office was established to serve a growing North West client base and has gone from strength to strength.
For a senior commercial professional, what stands out is the variety and the stability. This is a business that retains people for the long term, maintains serious client relationships and has the pipeline to keep things interesting.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading the commercial function from the Warrington office, managing and mentoring a team of QS professionals
Taking overall responsibility for cost management across a portfolio of M&E design, installation and maintenance contracts
Overseeing the preparation and submission of applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
Managing subcontract procurement, letting, and commercial administration from award through to close-out
Preparing and presenting CVRs and cost-to-completion forecasts to senior management
Driving robust variation and change control processes across the team
Supporting pre-construction and bid activity with commercial input at tender stage
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Contributing to the strategic development of the commercial function as the business continues to grow
What We're Looking For
Solid M&E contracting background with experience across both project and maintenance/FM contracts
Previous experience managing or mentoring a commercial team, or a clear track record that demonstrates readiness to do so
Confident handling the full commercial cycle independently, from pre-award through to final account
Sound knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract forms
Strong on variation management, cost reporting, subcontract administration and CVR preparation
A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at senior level
What's on Offer
£70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
Full company benefits package
A senior role with real scope and commercial ownership
A varied portfolio spanning complex, technically demanding sectors
A stable, family-run business with a genuine long-term outlook and strong North West pipeline
How to Apply
Apply via the link on this page, or contact Mike Halliwell directly:
Email: mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk
Phone: 07958 016375