m&e surveying jobs
M&E Quantity Surveyors provide commercial support on the delivery of construction projects. Working for either for a PQS representing an end client or with a Contractor, M&E surveying jobs ensure that financial targets are achieved.
Varied remit of M&E surveying jobs in the UK
Duties would tend to include some of the following: feasibility studies, cost planning, procurement of suppliers / contractors, monitoring financial performance of projects and cost reporting. Maintaining a positive cash flow on live projects, negotiation & agreement of valuations & variations, as well as the preparation and settlement of final accounts also form part of M&E surveying jobs.
Individuals within this field are typically qualified to either HNC / HND or degree level in a relevant subject such as quantity surveying, cost engineering or building services. They will possess technical ability in mechanical and electrical Building Services. The ability to undertake negation with clients and suppliers is also a key requirement.
Skill shortages for M&E surveying jobs brings salary benefits
The market has and is continuing to experience a skills shortage with a lack of skilled/qualified quantity surveyors available with a large number of PQSs and contractors that are keen to recruit. This has resulted in employers becoming open to cross-training candidates from other backgrounds such as estimating or from other QS disciplines, while also investing in graduate and junior level candidates. The shortage of available M&E QS candidates has led to salary rises.
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