Quantity Surveyor

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required)

Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Job Overview
Will manage the financial and contractual aspects of MEP projects, ensuring profitability, cost control, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. This role supports estimating, procurement, project teams, and senior management in monitoring costs, preparing reports, and securing commercial success.

Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and maintain project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
* Monitor project expenditure against budgets and report variances.
* Review tender documentation and provide input to pre-construction cost planning.
* Assist in preparing bills of quantities, cost estimates, and tender submissions.
* Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and support negotiations.
* Prepare and review contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation.
* Manage interim valuations, progress payments, and final account settlements.
* Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records.
* Work closely with project managers, engineers, estimators, and procurement teams.
* Produce weekly/monthly reports on project costs, cash flow, and forecasts.
* Identify potential cost savings, value engineering opportunities, and risks.
* Ensure early warning of commercial issues affecting projects.

Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within building services, MEP, or construction contracting.
* Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation processes, and costs.
* Good understanding of UK construction contracts (JCT, NEC, or similar).
* Excellent analytical, numerical, and commercial skills.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Desirable
* Experience in design-and-build projects or integrated MEP projects.
* Chartered or working towards membership with RICS or CIQS.

Qualifications
* Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
* Chartered status or working towards RICS/CIQS is advantageous.
* CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification.

Full package available