An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor for a chartered quantity surveying organisation providing both traditional and contemporary commercial services to the construction industry.

Recent successes of major public sector and central government framework agreements means they are looking to grow their M&E team in their newly refurbished Manchester office!

Our client covers various construction industry sectors and handles projects of different scales, from small schemes to significant multi-phase developments.

To be considered for this position you will need to have experience in M&E cost management, ideally with prior cost management positions with public and central government clients. You will also need to be a British National (British Citizen from birth) as this is an essential requirement for security clearance.

What you will do:

·        Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project

·        Managing, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan

·        Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed

·        Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract

·        Being a key interface with client, stakeholders, and other consultants at all project stages

·        Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients

·        Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes

What you need:

·        Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

·        Chartered the RICS, or equivalent

·        JCT / NEC experience

·        3+ years M&E experience

·        Commercially astute with good negotiation skills

·        Sound experience in consultancy

Benefits:

·        Competitive salary and company car.

·        Private healthcare coverage.

·        Bonus scheme.

·        Flexible/hybrid working (office-based 2 days a week, remote 3 days).

·        Support for chartership and travel opportunities.

·        Vibrant and supportive work environment.

·        Company pension scheme.

·        Clear career progression, with opportunities to advance to Associate Director level.