Senior Quantity Surveyor

EC&I Partners

  • Yarnfield, Staffordshire
  • £70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionSenior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical)Benefits
  • Competitive base salary up to £70,000, commensurate with your skills and experience.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
  • Opportunity to buy up to 3 additional leave days per year.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay for qualifying employees.
  • Long-term financial security with death in service benefits and income protection schemes.
  • Generous employer pension contributions to support your future.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellness and work-life balance.
  • Free eye tests with discounted glasses.
  • Long service and life event rewards such as vouchers.
  • Options to join our Social & Sports Club for exclusive or subsidized events.
OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in leading cost management for mechanical projects, driving value optimization, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams-fostering collaboration between Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and external stakeholders-to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with organisational and client goals. This position also promotes opportunities for growth, development, and meaningful contributions to sustainable and impactful mechanical engineering projects.ResponsibilitiesVariation & Contract Management:
  • Support Project Managers and Engineers in pricing contract variations following client processes and applicable contract rates.
  • Negotiate and review customer contracts/terms to minimise risk and identify commercial opportunities.
  • Negotiate, implement and commercially manage contracts for subcontract packages.
Financial & Cost Control:
  • Prepare and present monthly project cost reports, cash flow analysis, and resource forecasts.
  • Assist in unlocking aged debt and responding to financial audit queries.
  • Work with Procurement to secure favourable subcontractor and supplier terms.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Arrange and attend commercial meetings with clients to review variation quotes and payment queries.
  • Support the Sales Department by reviewing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitations to tender (ITTs).
Compliance & Process Improvement:
  • Establish and maintain contract-specific KPIs to meet internal and customer requirements.
  • Participate in the non-conformance process, driving improvements to reduce cost impacts.
  • Ensure equipment warranties are properly communicated to clients and internal teams.
Cross-Functional Support:
  • Assist in risk assessments, design reviews, and procurement tasks where required.
  • Support project delivery beyond core responsibilities, contributing expertise to engineering and construction-related tasks.
QualificationsEssential Skills & Experience
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Experience in working with, implementing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
  • Understanding of CDM Principal Contractor responsibilities in engineering or construction.
  • Strong numerical, written, and communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, and Word).
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Familiarity with National Gas/National Grid or other UK regulated utility commercial processes.
  • Experience with the design and build of Electrical, Control, Mechanical, or Instrumentation packages in hazardous areas.
Why choose to work with our client?
  • Competitive remuneration package bolstered by comprehensive benefits.
  • Your career growth matters
  • Collaborative and vibrant workspace that thrives on ingenuity and creative problem-solving.
  • Chance to contribute directly to groundbreaking endeavours that are redefining the trajectory of the gas sector.
  • Transparent pathways for advancing your career within a forward-marching organisation.
  • Strong emphasis on work-life equilibrium and the holistic well-being of every team member.
  • Employee Benefits
To confirm those benefits again:
  • Competitive base salary up to £70,000, commensurate with your skills and experience.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
  • Opportunity to buy up to 3 additional leave days per year.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay for qualifying employees.
  • Long-term financial security with death in service benefits and income protection schemes.
  • Generous employer pension contributions to support your future.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellness and work-life balance.
  • Free eye tests with discounted glasses.
  • Long service and life event rewards such as vouchers.
  • Options to join our Social & Sports Club for exclusive or subsidized events.
We encourage you to apply online and we will be in touch!

EC&I Partners