Job Specification: M&E Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location: South Wales
Project: New Electric Arc Furnace - Part of a 1.25 billion manufacturing investment, 500 million funded by central government
Contract Type: Contingent / Interim (Inside IR35)
Duration: Through 2027
On-Site Requirement: 4 days per week, 1-day working remotely

Role Overview

A leading manufacturing company in South Wales is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to support a landmark Electric Arc Converter project. This is a high-profile EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) heavy engineering initiative with a focus on M&E systems.
The successful candidate will provide commercial oversight, cost management, and contract administration for a complex engineering project, ensuring effective management of NEC contracts, budgets, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead M&E commercial representative on a high-value EPC heavy engineering project.
Manage and monitor project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial risk.
Administer NEC contracts, including assessing claims, variations, and change control processes.
Provide commercial guidance to the project team and stakeholders.
Support procurement and subcontractor management from a commercial perspective.
Ensure compliance with project governance and reporting standards.
Collaborate closely with on-site project managers, engineers, and the wider commercial team.

Candidate Requirements

Experience: 15-20 years in a commercial or quantity surveying role within M&E, with a strong background in EPC heavy engineering (nuclear, oil & gas, heavy process manufacturing).
Qualifications: RICS Chartered or equivalent formal qualification in an M&E environment preferred.
Contract Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working under NEC contracts.
Technical Bias: Strong Mechanical, Electrical, or combined M&E focus.
Availability: Immediate or within one month.
Work Pattern: Minimum 4 days per week on-site in South Wales, 1-day working remotely

Contract & Remuneration

Daily Rate: 600 per day (all-inclusive)
Contract Type: Contingent worker, inside IR35.
Duration: Expected project completion in 2027.