Job Description
Were on the hunt for an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing project team in Oxfordshire. This isnt your average QS roleyoull be driving cost strategy on a complex, £50m+ project in the advanced manufacturing and life sciences sector.
The Role:
Youll take the reins on end-to-end cost managementbudgeting, forecasting, contract wrangling, and making sure everything adds up (literally). Working closely with the Regional Commercial Lead, youll steer mechanical package procurement, manage JCT D&B contracts, and be the calm voice in a sea of cost reports, risk registers, and change controls. As well as mentoring junior team members too
What Youll Be Doing:
* Cost Management Cost plans, CVRs, forecasts. Youll keep mechanical budgets on track and surprises to a minimum.
* Subcontractor Evaluation Lead mechanical package procurement and squeeze value from every pound spent.
* Risk & Change Control Maintain the risk register, handle project changes, and keep everyone honest.
* Contract Admin NEC, JCT, or whatever acronym the client throwsreview, negotiate, and manage.
* Supply Chain Management Prequal, procure, and partner with local, reliable mechanical subcontractors.
* Collaboration Work closely with project leads and clients to deliver smoothly and smartly.
Youll excel in this role ...