Your new company
A leading engineering and construction business is seeking a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join its established commercial team in the West Midlands. Working on major building projects, you will focus on the delivery of complex MEP packages within large-scale developments. These projects involve significant subcontractor engagement and multiple package interfaces, offering an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Your new role
As a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of MEP works from procurement through to final account. You will work closely with project teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure the successful commercial delivery of projects.Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full commercial lifecycle of MEP packages.
• Leading subcontractor procurement, including tender preparation, analysis and negotiation.
• Administering NEC contracts and contractual processes.
• Producing and managing cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Managing valuations, variations and change control.
• Assessing and mitigating commercial risks while identifying opportunities for value creation.
• Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, site teams and subcontractors.
• Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior commercial team members where required.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the MEP or Building Services environment.

• Strong experience working across all stages of the project lifecycle, including both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractor procurement and multiple subcontractor interfaces.
• Knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Strong background in cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow management and variance analysis.
• Experience managing valuations, variations and change control processes.
• Proven ability to prepare and agree final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk and identify opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a main contractor environment would be advantageous.
• Membership of, or working towards, RICS (MRICS/AssocRICS) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with commercial reporting and cost management software.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on major, high-profile projects with significant MEP value.
• Long-term career progression within an expanding commercial team.
• Exposure to complex projects involving numerous subcontract packages and stakeholder interfaces.
• Support towards continued professional development and chartership.
• A collaborative working environment with the opportunity to influence the successful delivery of major construction schemes.

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