Quantity Surveyor Reading, London £80,000 Per Annum Benefits Package We are pleased to be assisting our client, a top 10 building service contractor on their search for a quantity surveyor to join their team on a £20 million M&E critical project in Reading. The project is set to commence over a period of 18 months, thereafter there will be a transition to work on projects in London. Our client is an industry leader within the life science and commercial building space and have worked on a large-scale projects across the UK and Europe. Responsibilities: *Assisting the Senior and Managing Quantity Surveyors in addressing commercial and contractual requirements. *Proactively identifying and managing contractual risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of each scheme. *Developing and sustaining strong working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget. *Prepare and manage accurate cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts across all project stages. *Lead procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract negotiation. *Administer and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with terms, timelines, and deliverables. *Maintain thorough documentation to support audit, compliance, and funding requirements. *Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure alignment of financial and project goals. *Ensure project delivery aligns with legal, regulatory, safety, and environmental standards. *Manage subcontractor accounts, including interim valuations, payments, and final account settlements. Requirements: *Holds relevant Qualifications in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management *Experience working within the Mechanical & Electrical space. *Experience in Life Science and Commercial Building is adventurous. *Able to confidently communicate with Subcontractors and suppliers, managing the process as well as their expectations. *Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. *Proven experience working on high-value or high-risk projects *Strong understanding of various procurement strategies and contract types Please contact Casey Roberts-Baxter via (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further information or a confidential chat about your next steps