Quantity surveyor

Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire
Kiota Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor M&E Contracting NEC 3 & 4

A well-established engineering business is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of high-value subcontract works across specialist pump and plant solutions projects.

Based in Chandlers Ford with regular site travel, this is a key commercial role focused on ensuring contractual compliance, financial accuracy, and project profitability across major infrastructure and environmental schemes.

About the Role

Operating as part of a collaborative project delivery team, you ll take ownership of subcontractor procurement, onboarding, commercial reporting, and final accounts for large and technically complex orders.

This is a delivery-focused role requiring hands-on knowledge of NEC contracts and previous experience supporting M&E works. You’ll be responsible for financial tracking from initial award through to final account ensuring strong commercial controls are in place.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage commercial control of multiple projects from award to final account
• Oversee subcontract procurement and onboarding processes
• Review and negotiate pricing, variations, EoT claims, and cost/value reconciliations
• Lead commercial meetings with internal stakeholders and support project managers
• Maintain accurate financial reports including CVRs, forecasts, and cashflow models
• Work closely with Solutions and Installation teams to ensure financial alignment
• Ensure subcontract works are procured cost-effectively and in line with project goals
• Support contract mobilisation, manage risk, and ensure contractual compliance
• Identify and implement areas of commercial improvement across projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Strong experience with NEC 3 & 4 subcontracts essential
• Previous background in M&E contracting or complex technical environments in industrial or infrastructure environments
• Experience managing subcontract works and large-value commercial packages
• RICS qualified or working towards (desirable)
• Strong communicator with leadership presence able to guide internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent record keeping and financial accuracy under tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with the ability to resolve issues and make sound commercial decisions
• Full UK driving licence willingness to travel to project sites

Summary

Position: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chandlers Ford + regular site travel

Salary: £55,000 – £66,000 Includes bonus+ Company Car (Grade 1)

Duration: Permanent

Start: Notice dependent

If you’re a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with NEC expertise and experience supporting M&E packages across industrial or infrastructure projects we d like to hear from you.

Apply now or speak to the team at Kiota Recruitment.