Prepare and agree valuations, variations, and final accounts.
Monitor costs, labour, and materials to protect margins.
Work closely with project teams to identify risks early and maintain effective delivery.
Play a key role in ensuring projects are managed with accuracy, care, and collaboration.
Place subcontract orders and support tender activities.
Use Unifier software to submit contract notices and manage compensation event quotations.
Produce clear, accurate weekly progress reports.
Requirements
mentoring
rics qualified
nec
utilities
collaboration
commercial guidance
Experience mentoring junior QSs and encouraging their progression.
Collaborative team approach — ideally RICS qualified, with NEC and utilities experience.
Confidence in sharing ideas and improvements with Project Managers and Key Account Managers.
Ability to provide clear, supportive commercial guidance to project teams.
Benefits
Hybrid working available following the initial probationary period
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Company Pension Scheme
Hybrid working (after probation)
“My Rewards” – discounts across high street and online retailers
Flexibility in working with various cost models (lump sum, target cost, reimbursable, day work).
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service Benefit
Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1990s Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in the mid-1990s by engineering experts transitioning from project management to recruitment innovation.
1995 Acquisition
Strategic Expansion
The company grew through strategic acquisitions, including MDA Group in 1995, expanding into civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and process engineering.
1,000 Contractors
Workforce Management
The company manages large contracts and pays over 1,000 contractors weekly under ISO9001 standards.
30+ Years
Company Heritage
The company has a 30-plus-year heritage and operates internationally, supporting clients across the UK, Europe, and beyond, with embedded teams handling master-vendor and RPO arrangements.
Pioneered agile workforce solutions for high-risk projects like the Channel Tunnel, Sellafield, and Sizewell Power Station.
Built specialist brands serving sectors including nuclear, energy, oil & gas, process, defence, utilities, infrastructure, rail, automotive, and chemical.
Delivers full-cycle services from specialist consultants embedded in client sites, recruiting engineers and technical experts.
Headquartered in Cheshire with subsidiary brands like Forbes and MDA Rail.
Culture + Values
We believe in developing long-term relationships with clients, candidates, and colleagues.
Our team is built on integrity, professionalism, and a relentless focus on delivering results.
We aim to create a collaborative environment where diversity of thought is valued.
We are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Emission Target
The company is dedicated to achieving net zero emissions, a critical step in combating climate change.
Implemented energy-efficient practices across its operations.
Actively supports the reduction of waste and the use of sustainable materials in its supply chain.
Inclusion & Diversity
The company has a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
They have established goals for improving gender diversity in leadership roles.