Senior M&E Surveyor

Senior M&E Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location: Scotland (projects across Central Belt & beyond)

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum DOE + excellent benefits

One of the most exciting M&E building services contractors going into 2026 is looking to appoint a Senior M&E Surveyor or Commercial Manager to support continued growth and an impressive forward order book. This is a key commercial leadership role within a progressive and well‑respected business delivering complex M&E projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, distilling & brewing, energy and infrastructure sectors.

With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of secured and tendered work, this role offers real influence, autonomy, and long‑term progression.

You will take ownership of the commercial management of M&E projects from pre‑contract through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.

• An experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
• An established Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a growing business.

• Full commercial responsibility for multiple M&E projects.
• Preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Management of applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.

• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and appointment.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support pre‑construction and tendering activity where required.

• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to drive commercial performance.
• Provide commercial advice and leadership across the business.
• Support junior commercial staff through mentoring and guidance.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Lead commercial meetings and contribute to project reviews.
• Support repeat business and long‑term client relationships.

• Strong experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS / Commercial Manager within building services.
• Proven track record managing commercial aspects of medium to large‑scale M&E projects.
• Sound knowledge of contracts, commercial processes, and cost control.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive, commercially astute, and solutions‑focused.
• Relevant qualifications (or equivalent experience) preferred.

• Salary up to £85,000 DOE plus a competitive benefits package.
• Senior position within a growing, forward‑thinking M&E contractor.
• Exposure to high‑value, technically complex projects.
• Long‑term career progression as the business continues to expand through 2026 and beyond.
• Supportive leadership team with a genuine focus on quality and people.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting