Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)
đ Exeter (On-site)
đ„ Project: Hospital, Plymouth
Im currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to join a flagship healthcare project at a Hospital in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full commercial ownership of an MEP package on a major Emergency Care Building development.
Working with the contractor, youll report directly to the Commercial Manager and play a key role in ensuring the successful commercial delivery of this complex, high-value installation. This position offers genuine responsibility, autonomy, and exposure to a major regional healthcare scheme.
The Role
You will take ownership of all day-to-day commercial activities on site, ensuring strong governance, compliance, profitability and performance across the MEP package.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing robust commercial governance and maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle
* Preparing and submitting accurate applications, invoices and CVRs
* Pricing, negotiating and securing variations, loss & expense claims and entitlements
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting and overhead reviews
* Managing subcontract procurement, tender assessments and subcontract account administration
* Producing subcontract documentation and overseeing supply chain performance
* Measuring works, agreeing variations and assessing claims including prolongation and L&E
* Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and end users
* Mitigating commercial risk and managing potential disputes
* Providing commercial support to operations teams
* Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff
* Working collaboratively with both main contractors and subcontractors
What Were Looking For
* Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
* RICS accredited or working toward chartership (desirable)
* Minimum 5 years experience in an MEP QS or Senior QS position
* Experience delivering projects of similar scale and complexity
* Strong contract administration background
* Proven success securing time- and cost-based variations
* Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
* High attention to detail and strong commercial acumen
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Payapps or similar systems beneficial
* Full UK driving licence
Youâll need to be commercially sharp, highly organised, and confident operating in a fast-paced, high-value project environment.
Why Apply?
* Work on a major healthcare development of significant regional importance
* Take ownership of a MEP package on a complex installation
* Join a high-performing commercial and MEP delivery team
* Access strong career progression and development opportunities
* Be part of a business that values its people and supports long-term growth
If youre an experienced MEP Senior QS looking for a role where you can genuinely influence commercial outcomes on a flagship healthcare scheme, Id be very interested in speaking with you
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