Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
16 days ago
Chester
Job Title: Senior M&E Surveyor / Commercial Manager Location: Scotland (projects across Central Belt & beyond) Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum DOE + excellent benefits The Opportunity One of the most exciting M&E building services contractors going into 2026 is looking to appoint a Senior M&E Surveyor or Commercial Manager to support continued growth and an impressive forward order book. This is a key commercial leadership role within a progressive and well-respected business delivering complex M&E projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, distilling & brewing, energy and infrastructure sectors. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of secured and tendered work, this role offers real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. Role Overview You will take ownership of the commercial management of M&E projects from pre-contract through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements. This role would suit either: • An experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, or, • An established Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Financial Management • Full commercial responsibility for multiple M&E projects., • Preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports., • Management of applications for payment, variations, and final accounts., • Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment., • Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations., • Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to drive commercial performance., • Provide commercial advice and leadership across the business., • Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners., • Lead commercial meetings and contribute to project reviews., • Strong experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS / Commercial Manager within building services., • Proven track record managing commercial aspects of medium to large-scale M&E projects., • Sound knowledge of contracts, commercial processes, and cost control., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels., • Proactive, commercially astute, and solutions-focused., • Salary up to £85,000 DOE plus a competitive benefits package., • Senior position within a growing, forward-thinking M&E contractor., • Exposure to high-value, technically complex projects., • Long-term career progression as the business continues to expand through 2026 and beyond., • Supportive leadership team with a genuine focus on quality and people.