M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a market-leading, award-winning Construction Consultancy based in Nottingham City Centre.

Please note - this opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior position, or an existing Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge. Candidates with strong transferable skills will also be considered.

Our client is an iconic, progressive, multi-disciplinary Consultancy renowned for their commitment to exceptional customer service and a results-driven approach.

Based in Central Nottingham, they offer a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and high-profile workload, with the autonomy to shape projects and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

You will work on exciting schemes across the East Midlands, spanning sectors including commercial, heritage, defence, residential, infrastructure, retail, healthcare and more.

As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in delivering projects from inception to completion, managing client relationships, and providing strategic commercial advice.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior team members, and ensure best practice is implemented across all aspects of cost management.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute professional based in Nottingham or the wider East Midlands, with a proven track record across a range of built environment projects.

As Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Leading the delivery of high-quality cost management services, ensuring outputs meet and exceed client expectations
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing full project lifecycle delivery in line with company procedures
• Preparing and presenting detailed cost estimates, cost plans, and option studies
• Providing strategic input into procurement and commercial strategies
• Preparing tender documentation, managing tender processes, and developing tender evaluation criteria
• Leading tender evaluations and providing clear, concise recommendations to clients
• Managing post-contract duties including valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Settling final accounts and ensuring financial closure of projects
• Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent where required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior team members

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
• Significant experience within Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing (M&E) quantity surveying
• A strong track record delivering projects across multiple sectors
• Advanced knowledge of cost estimating, planning, and commercial management
• In-depth understanding of construction methods, materials, and procurement strategies
• Extensive experience in post-contract cost management
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, methodical, and solution-focused approach
• Strong negotiation, financial, and analytical skills
• A clear understanding of construction legislation and contract frameworks
• Ability to manage complex information and provide strategic insight

As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will be rewarded with:

• Highly competitive salary (£55,000 - £75,000, depending on experience)
• Healthcare & Life Assurance
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Continued professional development and support (including APC where applicable)
• Clear progression opportunities into leadership roles
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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