M&E Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting an M&E Quantity Surveyor in London to join a leading cost-management team. You will manage M&E cost plans, estimates, budgets and tender documentation from early design through construction and final account, working with clients and contractors.

You'll gain broad exposure across mechanical, electrical and public health packages, with progression toward Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor and chartership support.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS qualified or progressing toward chartership.
• UK PQS/construction consultancy experience desirable.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical packages.

Responsibilities

• Preparing M&E cost plans, estimates and detailed budgets.
• Producing tender documentation for mechanical and electrical packages.
• Reviewing tender returns from contractors/subcontractors.
• Advising on procurement strategy and package selection.
• Managing interim valuations, variations and change control.
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Supporting negotiations through to final account.
• Monitoring design development and cost implications.
• Attending client, design team and contractor meetings.

Skills

M&E Cost Management

Client-facing communication

Procurement strategy understanding

Interim valuations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification

Related discipline (Building Services)

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

A well-established London construction consultancy is looking to appoint an M&E Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their cost management team. The successful M&E Quantity Surveyor will support the delivery of technically detailed projects across a varied built-environment portfolio.

The M&E Quantity Surveyor will work across mechanical, electrical and public health packages from early design and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, the M&E Quantity Surveyor will provide accurate commercial advice throughout each commission.

This opportunity would suit an M&E Quantity Surveyor with UK consultancy experience who wants broader project exposure and increased responsibility. The M&E Quantity Surveyor will work alongside experienced senior professionals while developing towards Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor level.

M&E Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities

• Preparing M&E cost plans, estimates and detailed budgets
• Producing tender documentation for mechanical and electrical packages
• Reviewing contractor and subcontractor tender returns
• Advising on procurement strategy and package selection
• Managing interim valuations, variations and change control
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates
• Supporting negotiations through to final account
• Monitoring design development and identifying cost implications
• Attending client, design team and contractor meetings

M&E Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Building Services or a related discipline
• Previous UK PQS / construction consultancy experience
• Proven experience working with mechanical and electrical packages
• Strong pre- and post-contract cost management knowledge
• Good understanding of M&E systems and associated cost drivers
• Familiarity with JCT contracts and UK procurement routes
• MRICS qualified or actively progressing towards chartership
• Confident client-facing communication and reporting skills
• Commercially aware, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities

In Return

• 55,000 - 65,000 per annum
• London-based position
• Exposure to technically varied M&E projects
• Direct client and consultant interaction
• Professional development and chartership support
• Increasing project responsibility
• Clear progression towards Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor level