We’re working with a mechanical and electrical contractor in Hampshire who’ve earned their reputation the right way, by being reliable, consistent and easy to deal with. Most of their work comes from clients who already know them, because they deliver on what they say and take pride in how they do it.

They’re growing steadily and want to bring more structure into the commercial side of the business linking pricing, delivery and profit properly. That’s where you come in...

The Role

You’ll own the commercial setup from enquiry through to handover.
Every project that comes in will pass across your desk, you’ll review the opportunity, make sense of the drawings, gather pricing, and build proposals that are clear, consistent and commercially sound.

It’s about understanding what’s really being asked for, catching what’s missing, and making sure the people on site start with the right information.

You’ll:

Manage the pre-construction and pricing process end to end.
Read drawings and specifications, identify gaps, and raise queries early.
Build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure accurate, competitive costs.
Prepare detailed proposals that spell out inclusions, exclusions and clarifications clearly.
Hold internal handovers with Projects and Operations so delivery starts cleanly.
Liaise with finance to make sure applications, claims and variations reflect reality, not guesswork.
Keep documentation sharp and traceable quotes, proposals, correspondence.
Use Procore to manage estimating, tracking and reporting (and help make it work better).
Spot ways to tighten the process — templates, systems, reports.

It’s a role with a lot of autonomy. You’ll be the commercial filter that protects the business from risk and sets the team up to deliver confidently.

About You

You know M&E inside out, probably from time spent estimating, in pre-con, or as a QS.
You’re switched on commercially and don’t miss much the small things. You like bringing clarity to the start of a project and understand how those early decisions shape profit and delivery. You’re the kind of person who catches a missing spec line, asks the right questions, and wants things to make sense before anyone picks up a tool.

You’ll fit in if you:

Keep calm when things move fast.
Take ownership rather than waiting for direction.
Care about accuracy but know when to move on.
Can hold your own in a conversation with clients, suppliers or the team.
Are organised without being precious.

You’ll need:

A background in M&E contracting.
Around 5+ years in estimating, QS or pre-construction roles.
A strong understanding of project financials variations, claims, cost tracking.
Experience with estimating or reporting software (Procore is a bonus).
HNC/HND or equivalent qualification.
Full UK driving licence.

The Package

£55,000–£60,000 pa DOE
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus Christmas shutdown
Pension contribution
Based in Eastleigh, Hampshire

If you like being the person who makes sure things are done properly, where your work helps shape how well the rest of the business performs, you’ll fit right in here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:

QS: 4 years (preferred)

Location:

Eastleigh (Hampshire) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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