Freelance M&E Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy in London seeks an experienced Freelance M&E Quantity Surveyor for an immediate start on a landmark healthcare project. Responsibilities include overseeing M&E cost management, supporting cost planning and procurement, and liaising with project teams to ensure cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge and experience on large-scale MEP packages. This role offers a competitive day rate and a meaningful project to work on.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience ideally on healthcare or major public sector schemes.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services for M&E packages.
• Support cost planning, value engineering, procurement, and contract administration.
• Liaise with design and project teams to drive value and ensure cost efficiency.
• Produce accurate reporting and forecasts in line with client expectations.

Skills

Experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor

Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Ability to work independently

Comfortable engaging with clients

Job description

Freelance M&E Quantity Surveyor - Iconic Healthcare Project - Immediate Start

A highly respected London-based cost consultancy, are seeking an experienced Freelance M&E Quantity Surveyor for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team delivering a landmark healthcare project in Central London.

Location: London
Contract: Full-time, initial 12-month contract
Day Rate: 450 - 500 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

The Role
You will play a key role in overseeing all M&E cost management aspects of a high-profile healthcare development. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and experience working on large-scale MEP packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services for M&E packages
• Supporting cost planning, value engineering, procurement, and contract administration
• Liaising closely with design and project teams to drive value and ensure cost efficiency
• Producing accurate reporting and forecasts in line with client expectations

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, ideally on healthcare or major public sector schemes
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and cost structures
• Comfortable working as part of a wider consultancy team and engaging directly with end clients
• Ability to work independently and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a meaningful and technically complex scheme with a highly reputable consultancy.

You must be immediately available to start this role.

Please get in contact to apply of to find out more.

Lottie Wibrow
(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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