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ROLE: Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)
LOCATION: Exeter (On‑site)
PROJECT: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
MEP PACKAGE VALUE: £48 million
ROLE TYPE: Full‑time, On‑site
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to oversee the commercial management of the MEP installation for the flagship Emergency Care Building at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will hold full responsibility for day‑to‑day commercial functions on site, ensuring the project is delivered efficiently, profitably and in compliance with governance, quality and contractual requirements. Role Responsibilities Maintain governance policies, commercial transparency and robust commercial practices.
Prepare and submit applications and invoices on time to support positive project cash flow.
Price, negotiate and agree contract variations to maximise project value.
Identify, prepare and secure loss and expense entitlements.
Support budget preparation, cash flow forecasting, overhead reviews and monthly reporting.
Negotiate commercial terms with clients and third parties; support tendering activities across sales, pre‑construction, operations and finance.
Prepare subcontractor enquiry documentation, assess commercial tender returns and coordinate technical appraisals.
Produce and issue subcontract order documentation.
Maintain and forecast subcontractor accounts; measure value, agree variations and assess claims including prolongation or loss and expense.
Proactively manage and develop the supply chain throughout the project lifecycle.
Build productive relationships with clients, consultants and end users.
Lead monthly CVR processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Maintain high‑quality project documentation and update as required.
Conduct audits and inspections of supply chain agreements.
Provide commercial advice and support to the Operations Team.
Support the development and mentoring of junior commercial staff.
Oversee multiple contracts in line with company procedures and KPIs, including forecasting and budget control.
Monitor project performance, mitigate risk and manage potential commercial disputes.
Work with senior leadership to support wider business growth and development.
Working with both main contractors and subcontractors. Required Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
RICS accredited or working toward chartership (desirable).
Full UK driving licence. Skills & Attributes Minimum 5 years' experience in an MEP Quantity Surveying or Senior QS role, ideally delivering projects of similar complexity and value.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organisational, commercial and administrative abilities.
High attention to detail with a methodical approach.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Payapps or similar platforms is advantageous.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Strong team player with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
Professional approach with strong stakeholder management skills.
Excellent punctuality and timekeeping.
Strong contract administration experience.
Proven experience managing and securing time‑ and cost‑based variations. What's in it for you? Opportunity to work on a major healthcare development project of significant regional importance.
Be part of a high‑performing MEP team delivering a complex, high‑value installation.
Access to Mitie's extensive development pathways and employee benefits. Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,! Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Pankaj Chaudhary at .
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