M&E Quantity Surveyor (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Our award-winning Buildings Advisory unit at Egis UK (previously Thomas & Adamson International Ltd) specialise in project management, cost management, building surveying and construction safety services. On recently joining the Egis Group, T&A had been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK for over 90 years. The personalised nature of their expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. 

As an Mechanical and / or Electrical QS in the team, you will be responsible for the following:

Project work (with support):

• Being the interface for projects between the client, design team and the project delivery team to support their successful delivery.
• Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of project requirements and maintain projects on time and on budget.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place to support effective project delivery.
• Co-ordinating and prepare information to support the client, seek and listen to the client’s requirements and act on them accordingly.
• Management of appropriate design, programme and cost information to allow recommendations and support decision making.
• Providing guidance on the most effective procurement approach to achieve project deliverables.
• Providing cost advice to clients when needed, for both project work and within relevant reports.
• Providing accurate measure from consultant’s drawings
• Obtaining quotations for plant and equipment
• Actively participating in the preparation of tender documents ensuring a full and comprehensive understanding of the project requirements is conveyed and reflected in tender documentation.
• Assisting with the review and commenting upon tender returns.
• Negotiations with contractors to ensure tender costs represent best value.
• Assisting with the preparation of contract documents
• Reviewing contractor’s variations
• Undertaking valuations of the M&E services
• Reporting cost in a timely manner to the client.
• Undertaking life cycle costs

General duties

• Overseeing/reviewing/approving the work of junior members of staff, in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
• Generally representing Egis in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Reporting to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.

Delivering great client experience:

The M&E QS will build strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants and contractors:

• Representing Egis at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors - providing advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to Egis.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.
• Identifying risks and issues with ongoing activities and positively identifying mitigation measures in a way that both protects the interests of the client, Egis and any other relevant stakeholders.

In doing all of this, the M&E QS will act in a manner which fully reflects our culture and values: confident, honest, responsible, supportive.

Suitable candidates will be / have:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or able to demonstrate experience in a relevant discipline.
• Contract administration skills across a range of projects and successful delivery of them.
• Knowledge of different tender progresses.
• Knowledge of relevant contracts.
• An awareness of M&E systems.
• CADMeasure skills.
• CATO skills
• Demonstrate experience of working with several clients and being able to establish good working relationships with them.
• A team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Confident and assertive where required.
• A good role model for junior members of the team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At Egis, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to, and respected.