M&E QS

Overview

As an M&E Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage budgets, cost plans and commercial performance for a portfolio of M&E projects. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure value, compliance and timely delivery across Cambridge or Norwich. The role blends traditional QS responsibilities with procurement, contract administration and risk management to drive commercial success. You’ll contribute to ongoing process improvements and support a collaborative, inclusive commercial team. This is an opportunity to shape project outcomes in a growing construction business.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and training support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Support procurement and tendering processes for subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor project progress and provide commercial reports to stakeholders
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and suppliers for commercial alignment
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities across the project lifecycle
• Assist in contract negotiation and administration (NEC, JCT, etc.)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes and systems

Key requirements

• Background in M&E construction or building services
• Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and contract management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Proficiency in MS Excel and commercial software (e.g., Causeway, COINS)
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not essential)
• Relevant industry certifications or training will be considered

• communication skills
• negotiation
• independence and collaboration
• MS Excel
• Causeway
• COINS

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