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Intermediate/Assistant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services Quantity Surveyor
Company Description
BJF Group is a leading UK multi-disciplinary contractor, delivering high-quality services across facilities management, construction, and property services. We are known for our attention to detail, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence, underpinned by our TEAMS values and an uncompromising focus on safety, service, and sustainability.
Working across both the public and private sectors, our teams deliver with care, consistency, and accountability - even in the most complex and sensitive environments. Within our Facilities Management division, the Southwest Projects team plays a vital role in delivering small works projects across a diverse portfolio of client sites.
We are proud to invest in our people and create an environment where talent can thrive. If you're looking to make a real impact and grow with a business on an exciting journey of development, BJF Group is the place to build your future.
Position
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Intermediate/Assistant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Commercial team. This position will take ownership of the Post Contract Commercial Management of M&E packages across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance, and profitable delivery.
You will work closely with Project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders to deliver highquality commercial oversight from contract execution through to final account.
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Key Responsibilities Of The Quantity Surveyor
Manage full commercial lifecycle including cost planning, budget control, and financial forecasting. Prepare and submit valuations, progress claims, and final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements. Assist in negotiation of contracts, variations, and commercial terms with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. Oversee change management, ensuring all variations are captured, evaluated, and communicated promptly. Monitor project expenditure, track cost movements, and report on CVR performance. Support subcontractor procurement, including evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. Maintain accurate commercial records, ensuring compliance with internal processes, industry standards, and relevant legislation. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to support project performance and business decisionmaking.
Skills & Experience
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within Mechanical & Electrical or Building Services environments. Strong ability to manage commercial processes across multiple live projects. Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail. Understanding of tendering, estimating, and supply chain engagement. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project delivery teams. Competent understanding of key contract forms (e.g., JCT, NEC). Strong stakeholder communication and negotiation ability. Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with M&E technical documentation.
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Qualifications
Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
What The Successful Quantity Surveyor Will Have Access To
Exposure to major projects across varied sectors. Support for further training, qualifications, and professional development. Competitive Salary Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays) Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future. Free Eyesight test: Specsavers Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist. Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
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