Junior Quantity Surveyor - Projects

About the Company

MSL Engineering Ltd is a mechanical engineering contractor focused on delivering work to the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, quality, and reliability. The company is committed to understanding client needs, exceeding expectations, and building long-term relationships based on honesty, respect, and integrity.

Its vision is to become internationally recognised as a leading benchmark for excellence in mechanical project delivery, engineering design, and offsite modular fabrication. Backed by a strong team and a proven record of successful project delivery, the organisation aims to provide innovative, high-quality solutions that support client success worldwide.

Role Overview

The Junior Quantity Surveyor - Projects will support commercial and project activities across the full lifecycle of mechanical engineering works. This position involves cost control, procurement, subcontract administration, reporting, and close coordination with clients, design teams, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to every stage of the project, from tender paperwork and pricing support through to cost control, subcontractor evaluation, and procurement.
• Manage subcontract orders from initial award through to final account completion.
• Track and analyse business and project trends, then report findings clearly.
• Join client and customer commercial meetings and provide commercial input where required.
• Monitor programme compliance and issue weekly updates to the construction team comparing planned progress with actual progress.
• Review correspondence from employers, the design team, and subcontractors to flag contract-critical matters and prepare appropriate responses.
• Prepare a procurement plan/schedule for the project.
• Carry out regular site or works reviews to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement.

Requirements

• A relevant degree is required.
• Demonstrated experience taking tenders from pricing stage through to client award.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good time management and organisational ability.
• Understanding of piping measurements, isometrics, and P&ID drawings.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team and also independently to complete final accounts.

Additional Information

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to a recruitment process that is fair, accessible, and inclusive. Diversity is welcomed and valued.

Because the role is urgent, applicants must already have the required work authorisation. Candidates without the appropriate visa or work permits in place will not be considered.

Interested candidates may contact the recruitment team by email or call Jennie for further details in confidence.