Building Services Quantity Surveyor

Cibsejournal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking a Building Services Quantity Surveyor to manage multimillion-pound mechanical and electrical packages. This role involves overseeing NEC contracts and ensuring effective commercial delivery in a nationally significant project. Candidates should hold a BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying and have solid experience in civils or infrastructure projects. A competitive salary of up to £55,000, along with hybrid working flexibility and a clear career progression path, is offered.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Car or car allowance

Hybrid working flexibility

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working on civils or infrastructure projects as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Highly organized and rigorous.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of multimillion‑pound MEP packages.
• Administer NEC3 contracts, including early warnings & compensation events.
• Prepare subcontract invitations to tender and make recommendations.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

Good technical understanding of mechanical and electrical packages

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in an integrated team

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

Job description

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a tier‑one infrastructure delivery organisation working on one of the UK's most significant rail and civil engineering programmes. As part of this long‑term venture, they are constructing a series of pumping stations and associated operational buildings that support the wider route. This organisation is known for delivering large, technically complex packages with high standards in safety, collaboration, and programme performance. You will join a commercially strong project team responsible for major M&E and building services packages within a highly impactful national scheme.

Your new role

As a Building Services Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of multimillion‑pound mechanical and electrical (MEP) packages relating to pumping stations and building services. Your role will include:

• Reporting into a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager across your section of works
• Supporting commercial delivery with strong knowledge of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes
• Administering NEC3 contracts, including early warnings & compensation events
• Preparing subcontract invitations to tender, evaluating returns and making recommendations for appointment
• Managing subcontractor packages, valuations, liabilities and payment notices
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting alongside senior commercial colleagues
• Working closely with delivery teams to develop solutions and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships

Although site‑based in nature, the wider team operates flexibly with a hybrid working approach where appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Experience working on civils or infrastructure projects as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Good technical understanding of mechanical and electrical packages
• Highly organised, rigorous, with excellent written communication skills for contractual correspondence
• Ability to work effectively in an integrated team with subcontractors and client representatives

Desirable qualities

• Experience managing commercial risk & opportunity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Results‑focused with strong commercial awareness

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £55,000
• Car or car allowance
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme
• Clear career progression with support from an experienced commercial leadership team
• Exposure to large‑scale MEP and building services packages, ideal for progressing to Senior QS level

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