M&E Quantity Surveyor

Fortiva; Toronto, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Pension

RICS/CIQS membership dues

Career development

Job summary

Fortiva is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our premier cost consultancy in Canada, with roles in Toronto or Vancouver.

You will lead M&E cost planning, procurement, and post‑contract administration on high‑profile projects, advising clients, architects and engineers.

5+ years QS experience, MRICS or CIQS preferred, degree in QS or Building Services, CostX familiarity, and knowledge of Canadian standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience with focus on M&E services.
• MRICS or CIQS designation preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Hands-on estimating with CostX and knowledge of Canadian standards.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract cost planning, cost estimates, and take-offs from concept through tender.
• Tendering and procurement of M&E packages, value engineering, negotiations.
• Post-Contract administration: progress draws, variations, final accounts.
• Advisory work on M&E cost drivers, market trends, and risk management.

Skills

M&E Quantity Surveying

Cost planning

Tender & procurement

Post-contract administration

Benchmarking

Client advisory

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Services Engineering

MRICS or CIQS designation preferred

Tools

CostX

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are representing a premier international cost consultancy seeking a skilled M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Toronto or Vancouver.

You will act as a commercial lead, providing specialist Mechanical and Electrical cost planning, procurement advice, and post-contract management across high-profile real estate and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract Cost Planning: Prepare detailed M&E cost plans, feasibility estimates, and quantity take-offs from concept design through tender package preparation.


• Tender & Procurement: Evaluate subcontractor M&E bids, perform value engineering, and lead commercial negotiations.


• Post-Contract Administration: Assess monthly progress draws, review and negotiate M&E variation requests/change orders, and settle final accounts.


• Advisory & Benchmarking: Provide strategic advice to clients, architects, and engineering teams on M&E cost drivers, market trends, and risk management.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience with a dedicated focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services.


• Chartership: MRICS or PQS (CIQS) designation strongly preferred.


• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering, or Construction Management.


• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with estimating software (e.g., CostX) and strong familiarity with Canadian building standards and M&E market rates.

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary tailored to the Toronto/Vancouver market


• Extended health benefits, pension, and paid professional membership dues (RICS/CIQS)


• Clear career development path within a leading global consultancy