The Opportunity
Our client, one of the industry’s largest independent M&E contractors, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a portfolio of live M&E contracts from their Warrington office.
A portfolio that is genuinely yours, from award through to final account with a commercial function large enough to back you up.
You would manage cost, value and risk across live projects, working closely with project and delivery teams to keep commercial performance on track. It is a senior role with real autonomy, backed by the scale and structure of a large national business rather than a small commercial team stretched thin across too many projects.
This is a permanent role in Warrington, £60,000 to £75,000 depending on experience, plus a full benefits package.
About the Business
Employee ownership changes how a contractor behaves. There is no PLC reporting cycle and no private-equity exit to work towards, and everyone in the business holds a direct stake in whether it succeeds. It tends to show in how decisions get made when a project turns difficult, and in how long people stay.
The multi-divisional structure matters too, particularly on a permanent contract. Work is spread across major projects, residential-led services and smaller specialist schemes rather than concentrated in one sector, so the pipeline does not depend on any single market staying busy.
What You'll Be Doing
Taking commercial ownership of a portfolio of live M&E contracts, from award through to final account
Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, applications for payment and cost reports
Managing variations, change control and subcontract accounts across live projects
Identifying and managing commercial risk, escalating issues before they affect project performance
Procuring and managing subcontract packages, including negotiation and account management
Producing accurate cost forecasting and reporting for internal and client review
Liaising with clients, main contractors and consultants on commercial matters
Supporting the close-out and final account process on completed projects
Mentoring less experienced commercial staff where required
What We're Looking For
A strong M&E quantity surveying background, comfortable managing a portfolio of live contracts independently
Experience managing projects from award through to final account
Confident with valuations, cost reporting, variations and subcontract management
Strong commercial judgement and risk awareness
Sound knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract forms
Credible with clients, main contractors and internal teams at senior level
Full UK driving licence
•Commercial ownership from award through to final account
•A portfolio of live contracts, run with real autonomy
•Backed by a proper commercial function rather than a stretched one
•Senior enough to mentor, and to be listened to
•One project, or one slice of the commercial cycle
•A small team spread thin across too many jobs
•Cost reporting with the decisions taken above you
•A ceiling — there is clear scope above this role
What's on Offer
Real ownership of a portfolio of live contracts
A senior role with clear scope for further progression
The backing of a large, employee-owned national contractor with strong commercial structure and support
How to Apply
Apply using the button below, or contact Mike Halliwell directly for a discreet conversation.