M&E Quantity Surveyor
Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing Quantity Surveying team based in London. This role is ideal for a driven, client-focused professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality consultancy services across the built environment.
This is the perfect next step for a M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to take on more responsibility, lead project teams, and play a key role in developing client relationships within a dynamic and collaborative consultancy environment.
Client
Our client is a respected consultancy, renowned for providing first-class Quantity Surveying and Project Monitoring services across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, leisure, and refurbishment.
Trusted by high-profile clients, they deliver projects from inception through to completion with integrity, accuracy, and a focus on client satisfaction. Their growing portfolio and commitment to excellence make this a great environment for a M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to thrive in a forward-thinking, people-first consultancy.
Role
As M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing a varied workload, client facing meetings, collaborating with multi-disciplined teams on end-to-end project delivery. This role will suit an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor based in London, or the surrounding areas, who had experience working on a variety of projects within the built environment.
Responsibilities
As M&E Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
- Managing projects and to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
- Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
- Cost planning.
- Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
- Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
- Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
- Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
- Settling final accounts.
- Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
Person
The successful candidate for this M&E Quantity Surveyor role will have:
- Hold a Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management BSc degree (or equivalent)
- Have a proven track record of a Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing specialism
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
- Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
- Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
- Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks
- Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
- Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
- Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
- Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
- Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
- Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
- Ability to work as part of a team
Remuneration
As M&E Quantity Surveyor in London, you will be rewarded with:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Car allowance and business mileage reimbursement
- Employer pension contributions
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Comprehensive professional development support, including CPD and MRICS
- Full APC support for candidates still progressing toward chartered status
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Regular social events and team-building activities
- Friendly, inclusive and professional working culture
- Clear path for career advancement and leadership development
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