M&E Quantity Surveyor

Location Manchester
Discipline: M&E Commercial Roles
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits
Contact name: Mike Halliwell

Contact email: mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk
Job ref: 3468391
Published: about 2 months ago

Overview

Work on headline projects with one of the UK’s most respected Tier 1 contractors.

We’re working with a leading national main contractor to find an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role based in Manchester. This is not your average QS position, you’ll be involved in delivering some of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure and building services schemes, working with a name that opens doors and enhances CVs.

If you’re looking to step out of the ordinary and into high-profile, technically challenging work - this could be the right move.

About the Company

Our client is a household name in UK construction - a Tier 1 contractor delivering complex mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages across sectors including healthcare, education, custodial, defence, and commercial.

You’ll be joining their dedicated building services engineering division, a team known for its technical capability, collaborative mindset, and delivery of high-impact projects that truly stand out. Their projects aren’t just large, they’re high-spec, design-led, and often on the front pages of industry publications.

This is a team that values initiative, supports career growth, and avoids bureaucracy. You’ll be given trust, visibility, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing mechanical and electrical packages across major infrastructure and construction schemes

  • Preparing valuations, variations, and detailed cost reports

  • Leading subcontractor procurement and managing payment processes

  • Working closely with project teams to mitigate risk and optimise commercial outcomes

  • Supporting bids, tenders, and early-stage project planning

  • Ensuring full contractual compliance and structured documentation

  • Representing the commercial function in client and internal meetings

Skills & Experience Required

  • Solid background in M&E or building services quantity surveying

  • Experience managing both mechanical and electrical commercial packages

  • Familiarity with NEC and/or JCT contract frameworks

  • Strong grasp of cost control, forecasting, variations, and final accounts

  • Excellent interpersonal skills - able to build relationships across departments and with external stakeholders

  • Clear communicator with strong commercial judgement

  • Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

  • Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience

  • Full company benefits package

  • Opportunity to work on high-value, technically prestigious projects

  • Long-term career progression within a top-tier national contractor

  • Supportive team culture with low hierarchy and high engagement

How to Apply

Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.