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Quantity Surveyor

Mech Electrics Limited
Reading · posted 3 August 2026
Salary
£350 – £400 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Reading, Berkshire
Category
Construction
The Role: We're urgently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on a major new-build commercial MOD project already underway in Reading - Electrical value is £8 million & project completion will be in 6 months. Our client is a thriving M&E contractor based in the West Midlands & is willing to consider candidates from a construction or building services background. There is the opportunity to be based on site in Reading or at the client's office in Wolverhampton - if preference is to be located in Wolverhampton, there would still be a requirement 1 day p.w. to be on site in Reading. Key Responsibilities: * Help manage all cost-related aspects of the project. * NEC contract experience required * Collaborate closely with the main contractor and the MEP project team to deliver project objectives on time and within budget. * Attend meetings with key stakeholders to report on commercial progression * Conduct cost analysis and performance reporting for the electrical components. * Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards. * Engage in proactive problem-solving and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications and Experience: * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on a construction project/projects * NEC contract experience * Electrical or M&E experience advantageous * Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively within a team or autonomously. * Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field is preferred. Benefits * Attractive Rate
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