Junior QS – M&E/Fire Alarm Estimator & Takeoffs

Fire and Security Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Private healthcare

34 days holiday

Pension

Mentoring from QS

Job summary

Fire and Security Careers is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Junior QS to support Senior QS and Project Managers on M&E and fire alarm projects in London and Surrey. The role focuses on cost takeoffs, variations, and invoicing, with mentoring from experienced QS to develop into a full Quantity Surveyor.

Experience with M&E or fire alarm projects is helpful, and familiarity with Bluebeam for take-offs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator, QS, Cost or commercial role within M&E installer, contractor or subcontractor.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, revisions and specifications.
• Strong communication and reporting skills with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out take-offs using Bluebeam (training available)
• Support valuations, variations and invoicing requests for payment
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Design team and QS to quantify cost impacts
• Liaise with design team to ensure designs and installations align with pricing and contracts

Skills

Bluebeam

Take-offs

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Fire and Security Careers is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Junior QS to support Senior QS and Project Managers on M&E and fire alarm projects in London and Surrey. The role focuses on cost takeoffs, variations, and invoicing, with mentoring from experienced QS to develop into a full Quantity Surveyor.

Experience with M&E or fire alarm projects is helpful, and familiarity with Bluebeam for take-offs is preferred.