Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)
Location: Somerset
Salary: £80,000 to £95,000 + car/travel allowance, pension, healthcare, 25 days leave + bank holidays
Working Arrangement: 5 day week / 9 day fortnight

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) - Somerset - Exclusive Opportunity

I am looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to join a leading mechanical and electrical contractor on a high profile new-build infrastructure project in Somerset.

The is a rare opportunity to join a market leading name on a project that will have a significant impact on the UK's energy sector. Our client is a major delivery partner on the project and they are seeking a commercially astute professional to manage a number of critical M&E packages.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) on the project, you will be at the heart of a complex and challenging environment and tasked with supporting a large and busy team. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be the commercial lead for a portfolio of work on the project. Some of your key duties will include:

• Acting as the primary source of commercial and contractual advice for the project management team.
• Leading negotiations on major sub-contracts and amendments, ensuring favourable terms for our client.
• Driving the commercial strategy to maximise profitability, protect margins, and ensure a strong, consistent cash flow through meticulous management of the entire payment process.
• Taking full ownership of the administration of the NEC contract, managing all variations, claims, and final accounts to a successful conclusion.
• Proactively identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

What we're looking for:
To be considered for this opportunity, the Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) must be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally for a large M&E contractor.
• Significant experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale, complex engineering projects (values of £50m+).
• Deep expertise in administering NEC contracts is essential.
• A sharp, analytical mind with a talent for negotiation and risk management.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Experience in the nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors would be a significant advantage.

In return for your expertise, our client is offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a starting salary of £80,000 to £95,000, car/travel allowance, private healthcare, and a generous pension scheme. More importantly, they offer a genuine opportunity for career progression within a dynamic team on a truly iconic project.

Opportunities of this calibre on projects of this scale are few and far between. If you have the experience and ambition to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you.

To apply, contact Matt Clegg at Gold group on .

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