Overview
A leading manufacturing company in South Wales is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to support a landmark Electric Arc Converter project. This is a high-profile EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) heavy engineering initiative with a focus on M&E systems. The successful candidate will provide commercial oversight, cost management, and contract administration for a complex engineering project, ensuring effective management of NEC contracts, budgets, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Act as the lead M&E commercial representative on a high-value EPC heavy engineering project.
* Manage and monitor project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial risk.
* Administer NEC contracts, including assessing claims, variations, and change control processes.
* Provide commercial guidance to the project team and stakeholders.
* Support procurement and subcontractor management from a commercial perspective.
* Ensure compliance with project governance and reporting standards.
* Collaborate closely with on-site project managers, engineers, and the wider commercial team.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience: 15-20 years in a commercial or quantity surveying role within M&E, with a strong background in EPC heavy engineering (nuclear, oil & gas, heavy process manufacturing).
* Qualifications: RICS Chartered or equivalent formal qualification in an M&E environment preferred.
* Contract Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working under NEC contracts.
* Technical Bias: Strong Mechanical, Electrical, or combined M&E focus.
* Availability: Immediate or within one month.
* Work Pattern: Minimum 4 days per week on-site in South Wales, 1-day working remotely.
Contract & Remuneration
* Daily Rate: £600 per day (all-inclusive)
* Contract Type: Contingent worker, inside IR35.
* Duration: Expected project completion in 2027
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