Drafting & Quantity Surveying Manager

Drafting & Quantity Surveying Manager

On behalf of our client, Manpower Malta is seeking an experienced Drafting & Quantity Surveying Manager to lead both the technical drafting and commercial quantity surveying functions across a portfolio of MEP projects. This role combines design coordination, cost management, tendering, procurement, and team leadership, playing a key part in the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drafting and quantity surveying teams
• Prepare BOQs, cost plans, tender documentation, and commercial reports
• Manage procurement support, supplier evaluations, variations, and final accounts
• Oversee the production and coordination of MEP drawings, shop drawings, schematics, and as-built documentation
• Review technical submissions, drawings, and project documentation
• Ensure effective document control and drawing management across projects
• Establish drafting standards, templates, and BIM workflows
• Monitor project costs, commercial performance, and project risks
• Report on departmental performance and support business growth initiatives

Requirements

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, Drafting, or Design Coordination within construction or MEP, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Good understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and drainage systems
• Experience in cost planning, tendering, procurement, contract administration, variations, and final accounts
• Working knowledge of construction contracts such as FIDIC, JCT, NEC, or similar
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent English communication skills
• Valid driving licence and based in Malta

Preferred

• Revit MEP or BIM coordination experience
• Chartered status, or working towards RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, or equivalent
• Experience within the Maltese construction market
• Familiarity with estimating software such as CostX
• Maltese language skills