Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

Location: Wolverhampton, UK

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Join a well-established and award-winning M&E contractor delivering major building services across the UK and Europe. With over 4 decades of industry experience and a diverse project portfolio, they are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team in Wolverhampton.

You’ll play a key role in preparing, managing, and tracking project costs from initial handover through to final account sign-off, contributing directly to the successful delivery of complex mechanical and electrical projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reviewing all construction documentation and understanding tender information and BOQs.
• Preparing and maintaining Cost Plans in line with internal Commercial SOPs.
• Leading procurement of major supplier and subcontractor packages.
• Preparing and submitting monthly interim valuations and variations to clients.
• Issuing subcontract documents in accordance with commercial procedures.
• Reviewing and issuing main contract documents and collateral warranties.
• Tracking labour hours via the Donseed system and identifying any concerns early.
• Auditing subcontractor payment applications and preparing pay-less notices as needed.
• Managing and uploading subcontractor variations into the ERP system.
• Monitoring site programmes to assess delays and potential commercial impact.
• Attending internal and external commercial meetings as required.
• Maintaining the internal document management system in line with best practice and filing protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally in a senior capacity.
• Proven track record within the mechanical, electrical, or building services sectors.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Strong understanding of the tendering process and construction lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with industry-standard systems such as Donseed and ERP platforms is a plus.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and commercially driven.