M&E Quantity Surveyor

James Lewis is currently assisting a key client in their search for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join an M&E Contractor who have been well established for over 24 years. As a privately owned Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor they provide services across Design & Build, full M&E services, HVAC, IT infrastructures, CCTV, security, access control and fire alarms. The company has been founded upon sound practises, quality installations and working closely with their clients on a range of projects which include, commercial, education, residential, healthcare, data centres and healthcare ranging in value up to £20m. M&E QS Responsibilities * Manage feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs * Single point of contact to fully understand project’s commercial needs, evaluating different options to fulfil them and propose the best solutions in a reasonable, professional way * Manage cost throughout the project stages through to financial close and during construction * Assist when required with regards to cost evaluation, procurement and variation advice. * Accurately report and monitor, to ensure accurate monthly forecasting and cost reporting to the Commercial Manager * Handle procurement of sub-contractor packages and present their selection for approval of said packages by Commercial Manager * Review all project variations and project claims * Minimise the cost and enhance value for money for projects, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality * Monitor all project costs and cashflow including preliminaries through the approval, sign off of orders and the reviewing of invoices applicable to the project * Prepare monthly client applications for payments and follow through to receipt of client certificate, in line with the works completed on site and cash flow position * Assess Sub-contractors’ application for payments, to ensure a fair valuation in line with the progress on site and with their contracts You will ideally have a degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 -10 years professional experience in the M&E sector. You will also need a demonstratable track record of reviewing technical drawings for variations, valuations and take-offs. Further required skills include strong analytical, communication and team management skills, a good attitude to work, a high level of professionalism and a proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Excel. Regrettably we can only accept applications from candidates with a strong background specifically in M&E as opposed to just general construction experience. The client is open to both Intermediate and Senior level applicants