Salary: £350 – £400/day
Permanent – Full Time
Construction
Reading, Berkshire
date posted: 2026-08-03 15:05:18
The Role:
We’re urgently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on a major new-build commercial MOD project already underway in Reading – Electrical value is £8 million project completion will be in 6 months.
Our client is a thriving ME contractor based in the West Midlands is willing to consider candidates from a construction or building services background.
There is the opportunity to be based on site in Reading or at the client’s office in Wolverhampton – if preference is to be located in Wolverhampton, there would still be a requirement 1 day p.w. to be on site in Reading.
Key Responsibilities:
* Help manage all cost-related aspects of the project.
* NEC contract experience required
* Collaborate closely with the main contractor and the MEP project team to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
* Attend meetings with key stakeholders to report on commercial progression
* Conduct cost analysis and performance reporting for the electrical components.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
* Engage in proactive problem-solving and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on a construction project/projects
* NEC contract experience
* Electrical or ME experience advantageous
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team or autonomously.
* Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
* Attractive Rate
