Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Designer Group · Cardiff, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-11-05

Workplace: on_site

Department: Energy & Industrial

Description

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Wales (Purolite Project)

Full Time | Site Based

Join Designer Group on a Landmark Industrial Project

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on the delivery of our flagship Purolite project in Wales.

Working alongside an experienced project and commercial team, you will take ownership of the mechanical commercial package from procurement through to final account, ensuring commercial performance, cost control and contractual compliance throughout project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe's leading M&E contractors delivering complex engineering projects for world-class clients.

About Designer Group

Designer Group is an international engineering contractor delivering mechanical, electrical and specialist engineering services across the Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Commercial, Energy and Infrastructure sectors.

Our success is built on our people. We invest in developing talented professionals and provide opportunities to work on some of the largest and most technically challenging projects across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.

Our values define everything we do:

Safe  | Trust | Respect | Challenge | Deliver

The Opportunity

As Mechanical Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial management of mechanical works on a major industrial construction project.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager, Site Team and Supply Chain, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of mechanical packages from procurement through to final account.
• Preparation and administration of subcontract packages.
• Procurement of mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Measurement and valuation of works.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Preparation and agreement of interim applications and final accounts.
• Assessment and agreement of subcontractor applications and variations.
• Identification and management of commercial risk and opportunity.
• Preparation of monthly commercial reports.
• Contract administration under NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial decision making.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience within Mechanical or MEP contracting.
• Experience delivering commercial packages on industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy or major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical installations and associated commercial processes.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working for an M&E contractor.
• Experience on live industrial or manufacturing projects.
• NEC contract experience.
• RICS accreditation or working towards chartership.

Apply

Apply at Designer Group

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