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The Role:\nSES Engineering Services are looking for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our SES South team, working on high-profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors. \nYou will lead the commercial strategy for your project or work packages across the full project lifecycle, helping to maximise value, maintain robust cost control and manage commercial and contractual risk. If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and want the opportunity to challenge convention, bring fresh ideas and develop your career within the industry, join us and help create tomorrow together. \nThis is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse and supportive team. \nABOUT THE ROLE\nOur Senior Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, taking responsibility for the commercial management of projects or individual work packages typically valued at up to £30 million. \nYou will lead the development and implementation of pre- and post-contract commercial strategies, with a clear focus on project profitability, cash flow, value recovery and contractual compliance. Working collaboratively with customers, consultants, supply chain partners and internal project teams, you will help to achieve successful project outcomes while protecting SES Engineering Services' commercial position. \nYou will also support the development of the wider commercial team by coaching and mentoring Student Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors. \nABOUT THE ROLE AS OUR SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR, YOU WILL:\nDevelop, agree and implement commercial strategies across the full project lifecycle, including pre- and post-contract activities. \nManage valuations, variations, change control, loss and expense claims, interim payment applications and cash collection in line with contractual requirements. \nManage the full lifecycle of subcontractor engagement, including procurement, tender enquiries, scope reviews, negotiations, orders, valuations and final accounts. \nProduce accurate and timely commercial reports, including cost value reconciliations, procurement updates, subcontractor liabilities, risk registers and cash flow forecasts. \nMonitor contractual obligations, maintain accurate commercial records and issue the necessary notices to protect SES Engineering Services' contractual entitlement. \nBuild effective working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to support commercial performance and successful project delivery. \nWork closely with project planners and the wider delivery team to identify delays, manage commercial risk and protect the project and business position. \nCoach and mentor junior commercial colleagues, supporting their performance, learning and career development. \nWHAT YOU WILL BRING:\nStrong commercial experience within mechanical and electrical building services, construction or a similarly complex project environment. \nA good understanding of procurement, cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, measurement, valuation and upstream and downstream contract administration. \nKnowledge of standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT, and experience managing payment mechanisms, change control and commercial risk. \nStrong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence positive outcomes. \nA relevant degree, ideally in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience. Membership of, or progress towards, a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB would be desirable. \nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive salary & Bonus scheme \nFlexible working \nCar Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) \nTravel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) \nExtensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… \nExcellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. \nIndustry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. \nOur commitments: \n\nSES is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.\nWe don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. 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