Overview
R&E Quantity Surveyor / Mechanical QS
We're on the hunt for an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing project team in Oxfordshire. This isn't your average QS role—you'll be driving cost strategy on a complex, £50m+ project in the advanced manufacturing and life sciences sector.
The Role
You'll take the reins on end-to-end cost management—budgeting, forecasting, contract wrangling, and making sure everything adds up (literally). Working closely with the Regional Commercial Lead, you'll 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 You'll Be Doing
* Cost Management - Cost plans, CVRs, forecasts. You'll 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 throws—review, 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.
You\'ll excel in this role if you:
* Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar (extra credit for RICS/CIOB letters after your name)
* Know your way around JCT D&B and NEC contracts like the back of your hand
* Have solid mechanical services experience—you understand pipework, plantrooms, and pressure testing more than just on paper
* Enjoy mentoring and bringing others up with you
* Are fluent in Excel and can hold your own in SAP, COINS, ORACLE, CostX, Bluebeam, or PowerBI
You\'ll work on cutting-edge projects with a team that\'s smart, driven, and not afraid of a challenge. If you\'re looking to grow your career, make a real impact, please apply now with a current CV
On Offer
* Negotiable basic salary (£70k - £90k) depending on experience
* Full package + bonus scheme
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