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. Ideal experience: JCT D&B and NEC contract knowledge Have solid mechanical services experienceyou understand pipework, plantrooms, and pressure testing more than just on paper Negotiable daily rate, Immediate start, long term role with follow-on projects in the immediate area