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Quantity Surveyor | M&E Contracting | NEC 3 & 4
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A well-established engineering business is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of high-value subcontract works across specialist pump and plant solutions projects.
Based in Dartford with regular site travel, this is a key commercial role focused on ensuring contractual compliance, financial accuracy, and project profitability across major infrastructure and environmental schemes.
About the Role
Operating as part of a collaborative project delivery team, you’ll take ownership of subcontractor procurement, onboarding, commercial reporting, and final accounts for large and technically complex orders.
This is a delivery-focused role requiring hands-on knowledge of NEC contracts and previous experience supporting M&E works. You'll be responsible for financial tracking from initial award through to final account – ensuring strong commercial controls are in place.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage commercial control of multiple projects from award to final account
- Oversee subcontract procurement and onboarding processes
- Review and negotiate pricing, variations, EoT claims, and cost/value reconciliations
- Lead commercial meetings with internal stakeholders and support project managers
- Maintain accurate financial reports including CVRs, forecasts, and cashflow models
- Work closely with Solutions and Installation teams to ensure financial alignment
- Ensure subcontract works are procured cost-effectively and in line with project goals
- Support contract mobilisation, manage risk, and ensure contractual compliance
- Identify and implement areas of commercial improvement across projects
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
- Strong experience with NEC 3 & 4 subcontracts – essential
- Previous background in M&E contracting or complex technical environments in industrial or infrastructure environments
- Experience managing subcontract works and large-value commercial packages
- RICS qualified or working towards (desirable)
- Strong communicator with leadership presence – able to guide internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent record keeping and financial accuracy under tight deadlines
- Analytical mindset with the ability to resolve issues and make sound commercial decisions
- Full UK driving licence – willingness to travel to project sites
Summary
Position:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Quantity Surveyor
Location:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dartford + regular site travel
Salary:            £60,000 - £65,000 – Includes bonus+ Company Car
Duration:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Permanent
Start:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Notice dependent
If you're a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with NEC expertise and experience supporting M&E packages across industrial or infrastructure projects – we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now or speak to the team at Kiota Recruitment.
