Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; West End; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece are seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a major MEP project valued at about £20 million. The role will involve working closely with the senior commercial manager and on-site teams to ensure profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have extensive M&E Quantity Surveying experience within a main contracting environment, with exposure to large cut-and-carve or commercial new-build schemes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in M&E Quantity Surveying within a main contracting environment.
• Experience on large cut-and-carve or commercial new-build projects is essential.
• Degree in a relevant discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Take on commercial responsibility for the project and ensure profitability.
• Collaborate with the senior commercial manager and site teams to manage subcontractors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver on budget and scope.

Skills

Quantity surveying

M&E experience

Client relations

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Reference: LL4_1785858900
Posted: August 4, 2026

Our client is a tier 1 main contractor who have been established for over 25 years with a dynamic, ambitious and entrepreneurial culture.

They specialise in delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across London and the South East. They provide complete MEP services from pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and handover, working on complex and high-value projects in sectors including commercial, residential, life sciences, healthcare, education and data centres.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a prestigious project, working alongside a highly experienced project and commercial team.

My client has an extremely talented building services team with whom you will be able to thrive and bounce off.

Role:

They are currently seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor who will take on commercial responsibility for one of the more major commercial cut and carve schemes, with the MEP value at £20 million. This project is due to start imminently. Working closely with the senior commercial manager and site teams, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably whilst maintaining strong client relationships and managing the subcontractor.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in M&E Quantity Surveying having degrees in the relevant discipline with main contracting experience. You will also have worked on a large cut and carve or commercial new build project. The contract is set to be 12-18 months.