Assistant M&E Quantity Surveyor

CHS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Car allowance

Job summary

CHS Group is hiring an Assistant/ Intermediate M&E QS for a Central London project. The role supports a Senior M&E QS on a circa £10m MEP package, with potential to manage smaller works.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in M&E contracting, strong communication, and relevant qualifications. Degree is a bonus; employer offers benefits and opportunities for progression within a structured training program.

Qualifications

• M&E QS role requires relevant sector experience within M&E contracting.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic about progressing in the QS career path.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Assist cash flow forecasting and monthly cost reporting.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and variations negotiations; assist final accounts.
• Procurement of mechanical/electrical sub-contractors and cost control.

Skills

M&E QS experience

Strong communication

Ambition and career focus

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred)

Job description

Assistant/ Intermediate M&E QS Required - Central London

£35,000 - £50,000 plus company benefits

I'm currently working with one of the leading M&E Contractors in London who are looking to recruit an additional Assistant M&E QS to their team. The business have a tried and tested training and development program where many of the Senior Surveyors in the business have progressed through the ranks whilst being mentored by the Commercial director and Commercial Managers.

Experience working within the M&E Sector is required with ideal experience being someone that has at least 2/3 years on the job. The role itself will be supporting a Senior M&E QS on a recently secured project within the City valued around £10m MEP. Beyond this project, they will be looking for this person to potentially manage their own smaller project.

Open to people from different project sectors whether it's residential, commercial, eduction or retail but the MEP Experience is required. Being degree qualified would be a bonus but not required. They would be open to assisting with further academic studies for the right individual.

Duties will include:

• Assisting Cost Value reconciliations (CVRs)
• Assisting Cash Flow forecasting
• Management of subcontractor accounts
• Negotiation of variations, calculations & settlement of assisting final accounts
• Procurement of specialist Mechanical and Electrical Sub-Contractors
• Managing monthly project cost reports in time for monthly Directors meetings
• Preparation of monthly Project Valuations and preparation of Project Final Account

Candidate requirements:

• Ambitious and enthusiastic towards their career and projects
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working within an M&E Contractor
• Relevant qualifications
• Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, healthcare, expenses