Quantity Surveyor - Major M&E & Infrastructure Projects

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Project: AWE Framework - Strategic Projects Division
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Uplifts + Tax-Free Allowances + Benefits
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for and maintain UK Security Clearance
Site Presence: Minimum 4 days per week on site required due to the nature of the programme and stakeholder engagement requirements.

Additional Benefits

For candidates living more than 50 miles from site and with a commute exceeding 90 minutes, enhanced salary uplifts and tax-free allowances are available in line with project mobilisation arrangements.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Strategic Projects business delivering complex construction works at the AWE site in Reading.

Working as part of a high-performing commercial team, you will support the delivery of significant M&E, Civil and Structural packages under NEC cost reimbursable contracts. This role offers the opportunity to work on one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes, supporting the commercial management of works from procurement through to final account.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Operational Teams, Supply Chain Partners and Clients, ensuring robust commercial controls and contract compliance throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of M&E, Civil and Structural work packages.
• Assist with subcontract procurement, tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Prepare applications for payment, valuations and financial reporting.
• Support change management processes, including compensation events and variations.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow performance.
• Assist with subcontractor account management and payments.
• Maintain commercial records and project documentation.
• Support NEC contract administration activities.
• Produce cost reports and commercial performance updates.
• Work closely with project teams to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company governance, commercial processes and client requirements.

Essential Experience

• Experience within a Quantity Surveying role on construction or engineering projects.
• Experience supporting cost control, forecasting and reporting activities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a live project environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Construction, infrastructure, building services or engineering sector experience.

Desirable

• M&E project experience.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience within highly regulated environments such as Nuclear, Defence, Energy or Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cost reimbursable contract arrangements.
• Civils and Structural package experience.

Qualifications

Desirable

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Working towards MRICS, MCICES or equivalent professional accreditation.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial career on a nationally significant programme, working within a specialist team delivering major engineering and construction projects across the UK.

Next Steps: 

 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

About Us: 

 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

 

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