Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) Reading | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits A leading engineering and building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major refurbishment and construction programme across the Thames Valley. This is an opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work, taking ownership of significant M&E packages on technically challenging projects within a live operational environment. You'll work closely with project and commercial leadership teams, playing a key role in protecting commercial performance, managing project risk and driving successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the commercial management of Mechanical & Electrical packages from procurement through to final account * Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account settlement * Prepare and submit CVRs, forecasts and cost reports * Monitor project costs and manage cost-to-complete reporting * Administer variations, change control and contractual notices * Prepare valuations and support cash flow management * Manage subcontractor liabilities and commercial risk * Ensure compliance with JCT Design & Build contracts * Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams Requirements * Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the M&E / Building Services sector * Strong subcontract procurement and commercial management experience * Excellent understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts * Experience managing valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts * Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills * Excellent communication and negotiation abilities * Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced project environments Desirable * Experience working on large-scale MEP projects * Background working within healthcare, pharmaceutical, aviation, manufacturing or other complex live environments * RICS Chartership, or working towards * Relevant HNC, HND or Degree qualification * CSCS Card What's in it for You? -Join a financially stable and growing contractor -Long-term secured workload on complex projects -High level of commercial responsibility and autonomy -Supportive and collaborative team environment -Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development -Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates