Quantity Surveyor

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: North West

Salary: £60,000 DOE

Working hours: 0800 to 1700 Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, company pension, health cover + many more flexible options

Security Clearance Required

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

Responsible for providing a consistent commercial framework for projects from pre-tender to final account, with a proactive approach to risk management and contract value optimisation.

What You'll Do

• The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and other reasonable duties may be required of the individual.
• Implement, direct, monitor and control the EMCOR UK commercial framework consistently across all projects including customer contracts, risk and legal requirements.
• Improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business through selling and negotiating skills and maximising opportunities.
• Relentless pursuit of reduced risk and optimised profit on a contract/contract basis and of additional valuable opportunities.
• Establish business relationships with internal stakeholders, such as: Operations, Procurement, Estimators & Finance functions within the division.
• Provide monthly business analysis of projects to the senior project management team.
• Provide commercial input to business proposals.
• Full responsibility for the negotiations, variations, valuations, interim applications, contract notices, final accounts, and retentions of both customer accounts (and subcontractors).
• Support Project Managers on the Business as Usual Account for record keeping, financial planning, quotations, and invoicing.
• Display EMCOR UK’s values through the application of professional commercial practice and principles.
• Provides effective and appropriate leadership, including team spirit and company ethos, culture and values.
  
  

Person Specification

Who You'll Be

Essential Experience:

Relevant Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management experience within the FM, M&E, Construction, or Engineering sector.

• Demonstrable experience of project financial management, cost estimating, contract value optimisation, and advanced commercial acumen.
• Thorough understanding of commercial principles behind construction methodology.
• Proven experience in interaction and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders on time, price and quality in effective project delivery.
• Strong analysis and report writing skills.
• Fully IT competent, specifically regarding project scheduling and programming software.
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues.
• To be able to communicate at all levels, with excellent written and oral skills.
  
  

Minimum

Education/Training:

• Relevant qualification in Construction related discipline, preferably with a professional accreditation.
  
  

Desirable (all Must Be Valid And In-date)

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or Chartered Institute of Building.
• Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme graduate.
• Recognised technical qualification in Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Experience with using SIMPRO, CEMAR, or similar Project Management software.
  
  

Behaviours

• Strong moral and personal integrity.
• Forensic attention to detail.
• Results-orientated outlook.
• Proficient communicator, motivator, negotiator and influencer.
• High level organisational ability.
• Confident working in a high-paced environment with multiple consecutive delivery points.
• Agile professional; good team player with ability to work autonomously.
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
  
  

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.