M&E Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor in East London. This role involves managing procurement, handling commercial duties, and overseeing projects valued between £80m and £250m across various sectors. Candidates should possess 4-10+ years of experience in a similar role, showing a strong track record in managing large-scale projects. Competitive salary ranging from £450-£500 per day or £70k-£100k annually, with immediate start available.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay and benefits

Opportunity to take ownership of major projects

Option to work outside IR35 for freelance appointments

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years' post-degree experience within a main contractor or M&E subcontractor.
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale projects through to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement and subcontract packages.
• Handling all post-contract commercial duties.
• Overseeing full project life cycle from pre-construction to final account.
• Supporting project teams to ensure successful financial delivery.

Skills

Managing procurement and subcontract packages

Strong commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

M&E Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Immediate Requirement

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor delivering a number of major new build and refurbishment developments across East and Central London.

The projects range in scale from £80m to £250m, spanning sectors such as data centres, life sciences, logistics, and commercial office buildings. This position offers stability, progression, and the chance to play a key role on high-profile schemes.

Position: M&E Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: East London
Type of Work: New Build & Refurbishment
Project Values: £80m-£250m
Sectors: Data Centres, Life Sciences, Logistics, Commercial Offices
Rate / Salary: £450-£500 per day (outside IR35 available) or £70k-£100k + benefits (DOE)
Start Date: Immediate
Employment Type: Contract / Temp-to-Perm / Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Managing procurement and subcontract packages
• Handling all post-contract commercial duties
• Overseeing full project life cycle from pre-construction to final account
• Supporting project teams to ensure successful financial delivery

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to take ownership of major projects
• Option to work outside IR35 for freelance appointments
• Join a respected contractor with a strong forward workload

About You

• 4-10+ years' post-degree experience within a main contractor or M&E subcontractor
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale projects through to completion
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills
• Start: ASAP

If you'd like to learn more about these opportunities or discuss other Quantity Surveying roles, please contact Gareth Jeffrey on (phone number removed) or send your CV via email (url removed)

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