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Permanent

M&E Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group
Darlington
money-bag £75000 - £90000/annum package
Posted: 08 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 07 November 2026
Ref: 225702698

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor - Large main contractor
Location
: Darlington
Salary: -75,00090,000 + -6,700 car allowance + package
Project Value: -100m+ with c.-25-30m M&E value

I''m currently supporting a major UK main contractor with the appointment of a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on the M&E commercial delivery of a major -100m+ commercial development in Darlington.

The project is a new-build commercial office for a government department, with the M&E package valued at approximately -25m to -30m. M&E installation is due to commence in early next year, making this a key appointment as the project moves into the delivery phase.

This is a senior role with genuine responsibility. You''ll take overall commercial responsibility for the M&E package across the project, working closely with the wider project team and leading a small commercial team comprising of 1-2 Assistant Quantity Surveyors and a Quantity Surveyor.

The Role
You''ll have responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of the full M&E package, working alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, planners, design managers, project managers and the wider site team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Taking overall commercial responsibility for the M&E installation
  • Leading and developing a small commercial team
  • Managing the commercial performance of the M&E works from pre-installation through to completion.
  • Working closely with M&E engineering and design teams to manage scope, change and commercial risk.
  • Managing subcontractors and supply-chain relationships.
  • Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial reporting.
  • Managing variations, applications, valuations and final accounts.
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Working closely with planning and project management teams to understand programme and delivery impacts.
  • Supporting procurement and ensuring packages are commercially robust.
  • Providing commercial input into project decisions and maintaining strong cost control throughout delivery.


About You
This role would suit an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor / Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor who has worked on sizeable building projects and is comfortable taking ownership of a significant M&E package.

You''ll ideally have:

  • Strong mechanical or electrical experience as a QS within a main contracting or specialist subcontracting environment.
  • Experience managing sizeable mechanical and electrical packages, ideally -20m+.
  • Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, change control, forecasting and final accounts.
  • Good understanding of the interface between M&E, construction, design and programme.
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior project stakeholders.
  • A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification is desirable.


The Opportunity
This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to move into a role where they have real ownership of the M&E commercial function on a major project, rather than simply managing individual packages.

You''ll be joining an established M&E contracting business that employs more than 220 staff and with significant experience delivering complex mechanical and electrical packages. There is also scope for longer-term progression beyond this project and exposure to large, complex major projects.

Package:

  • -75,00090,000 basic salary
  • -6,700 car allowance
  • Pension
  • Private healthcare
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Darlington-based project
  • Hybrid working (3 days site based / 2 days remote)


If you''re an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor and would like to understand more about the project, the team and what the role involves, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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