Quantity Surveyor

Heb Group is a people powered business delivering Mechanical & Electrical, Facilities Management, Cleaning & Hygiene, and Security services across the UK.

Established in Sheffield in 1923, we have grown into a multi-disciplinary group supporting clients across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and public sectors. Today, the business operates from key hubs in Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds and the Northwest, delivering projects and maintenance services nationwide.

Within our Mechanical & Electrical division, we provide complete design, pre-construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance solutions for projects ranging from £10,000 to over £10 million. Our collaborative approach, technical expertise and commercial expertise enable us to successfully deliver complex building services projects for many of the UK's leading contractors and end users.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our Commercial team and help deliver the next generation of exciting projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the commercial management of Mechanical & Electrical projects from procurement through to final account.

Working closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Procurement teams, operational teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors, the successful candidate will oversee cost control, valuations, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

The role also involves identifying value engineering opportunities, managing commercial risk, maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the continuous improvement of commercial processes across the business.

• Manage the commercial delivery of Mechanical & Electrical projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Procure and commercially manage subcontract packages in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend project handover, pre-start and commercial review meetings.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and client valuations.
• Assess, certify and process subcontractor applications and payments.
• Measure completed works and prepare cost valuations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and commercial performance against budgets.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual change control procedures.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support Project Managers with commercial advice, project cost control and contractual matters.
• Assist in the preparation of tender enquiries, bills of quantities and procurement documentation where required.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual documentation throughout each project.
• Attend project review meetings and provide commercial updates to senior management.
• Promote continuous improvement through value engineering and commercial innovation.
• Ensure compliance with Heb Group's Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Represent Heb Group professionally at all times.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Mechanical & Electrical or Building Services industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles across construction projects.
• Experience administering JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Proven experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and financial management.
• Experience preparing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of current construction legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience supporting tendering and pre-construction activities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Experience delivering projects across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial or public sector developments.
• Knowledge of value engineering and lifecycle costing.
• Experience using commercial management software such as COINS or similar systems.
• Understanding of BIM and digital construction methodologies.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

• Join an established business with over 100 years of engineering excellence.
• Be part of a growing Commercial team delivering major M&E projects across the UK.
• Work on prestigious healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and public sector developments.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative, people-focused working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable).
• Ongoing investment in training, development and commercial excellence.