via indeed · 3 July 2026 ·1 day ago

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas
Castleford Full-time
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The Opportunity

To ensure the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence to the commercial procedures of the Business. Responsible for the commercial management of a section of a large project or on several smaller projects.

What you will be doing

  • Co\-ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager (functional reporting).

  • Ensuring the timely submission of all relevant data required to monitor and analyse individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis thereafter.

  • Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day\-to\-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events.

  • Preparing accurate draft sub\-contracts and/or to approving such drafts as prepared by Commercial Team within the Region.

  • Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development.

  • Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the various forms of contract are given in an expedient manner.

  • Ensuring that main contract payment applications contain all necessary admeasure/additional cost claims and that the timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts is achieved.

  • Assisting Contracts Manager in the administration of sub\-contractor performance so as to ensure the economic and timely completion of all sub\-contractor liabilities written into the sub\-contract.

  • Ensuring prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and subsequent cash collection together with the preparation of sub\-contractor payments (strictly in accordance with specified payment terms).

  • Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution.

  • Responsible for managing meetings.

  • Line management responsibility for members of the commercial team.
What we will need from you
  • Comprehensive and proven experience in MEP industry.

  • Extensive experience of working on live projects and concluding final accounts.

  • Experience of procuring major works sub contracts.

  • Experience in managing, mentoring and developing staff.

  • Commercially managing the MEP element of building projects.

  • Exposure to resolving disputes.

  • Technical knowledge of the construction industry (MEP).

  • Sound knowledge of all industry standard forms of contract.

  • Extensive experience of commercial processes associated with live projects.

  • Understanding risk within the construction process.

  • Understanding of the relevance of the construction programme / critical path.

  • Operating both JCT and NEC contracts, including Target Cost projects.

  • Appreciation of NEDO price indices and formula.

  • Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate discipline Quantity Surveying and/or Commercial Management, or from appropriate MEP trade and converted to a QS.

  • Professional Qualification (desirable)

  • Appropriate CSCS Card.
What we can offer you
  • Competitive salary

  • Car allowance

  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

  • 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years

  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave

  • 2 days volunteering opportunities

  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

  • Employee Assistance Programme – including financial advice and guidance.

  • Professional membership fees

  • Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food \& groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more

  • Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

  • + Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)

+ Dental Insurance
+ Travel insurance
+ Bike to work scheme
+ Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit\-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.

Please note we do not have a licence for sponsorships.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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