Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Castleford

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to join our Engineering team, supporting the successful delivery of major construction projects. This is a key commercial role responsible for managing the MEP commercial aspects of either a large project or several smaller projects, ensuring financial performance is maximised while effectively managing commercial risk.

Working closely with project, operational and commercial teams, you will play a pivotal role in delivering successful project outcomes, managing subcontractor procurement, contract administration and final accounts, while mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial team.

Key Duties

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• Lead the commercial management of MEP packages, ensuring projects are delivered profitably whilst managing commercial risk and contractual compliance.
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• Manage subcontract procurement, payment applications, valuations, final accounts and cash collection in accordance with company procedures.
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• Work collaboratively with project teams to monitor contract performance, manage change, resolve commercial issues and support dispute avoidance.
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• Produce accurate commercial reporting, forecasts and cost analysis to support business performance and decision making.
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• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members, promoting best practice and supporting professional development.
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About You

You will be an experienced MEP commercial professional with a strong track record of successfully managing the commercial delivery of live construction projects.

You will bring:

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• Extensive experience within the MEP sector, including subcontract procurement and final account negotiation.
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• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, including Target Cost projects.
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• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage project risk.
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• Experience leading, mentoring and developing commercial teams.
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• A Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management degree (or equivalent), with professional membership desirable.
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What we can offer you

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• Competitive salary
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• Car allowance
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• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
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• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
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• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
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• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
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• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
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• 2 days volunteering opportunities
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• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
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• Employee Assistance Programme – including financial advice and guidance.
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• Professional membership fees
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• 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
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• Flexible Benefits scheme
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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!