Mechanical Quantity Surveyor - Oxfordshire

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment • Permanent / Full-time • Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire • 13m ago

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing project team in Oxfordshire. This isn’t your average QS role—you’ll be driving cost strategy on a complex, £50m+ project in the advanced manufacturing and life sciences sector. The Role:You’ll take the reins on end-to-end cost management—budgeting, forecasting, contract wrangling, and making sure everything adds up (literally). Working closely with the Regional Commercial Lead, you’ll steer mechanical package procurement, manage JCT D&B contracts, and be the calm voice in a sea of cost reports, risk registers, and change controls. As well as mentoring junior team members too—What You’ll Be Doing:• Cost Management – Cost plans, CVRs, forecasts. You’ll keep mechanical budgets on track and surprises to a minimum.• Subcontractor Evaluation – Lead mechanical package procurement and squeeze value from every pound spent.• Risk & Change Control – Maintain the risk register, handle project changes, and keep everyone honest.• Contract Admin – NEC, JCT, or whatever acronym the client throws—review, negotiate, and manage.• Supply Chain Management – Prequal, procure, and partner with local, reliable mechanical subcontractors.• Collaboration – Work closely with project leads and clients to deliver smoothly and smartly.You’ll excel in this role if you:• Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar (extra credit for RICS/CIOB letters after your name)• Know your way around JCT D&B and NEC contracts like the back of your hand• Have solid mechanical services experience—you understand pipework, plantrooms, and pressure testing more than just on paper• Enjoy mentoring and bringing others up with you• Are fluent in Excel and can hold your own in SAP, COINS, ORACLE, CostX, Bluebeam, or PowerBIYou’ll work on cutting-edge projects with a team that’s smart, driven, and not afraid of a challenge. If you’re looking to grow your career, make a real impact, please apply now with a current CV On Offer:• Negotiable basic salary (£70k – £90k) depending on experience• Full package + bonus scheme