M&E Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Brandon James in London is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team and support technically detailed projects across a varied built-environment portfolio.

The M&E QS will work on mechanical, electrical and public health packages from design through procurement, construction and final accounts. You will collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors to provide accurate commercial advice throughout each commission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in UK PQS / construction consultancy roles.
• Proven ability with M&E packages and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare M&E cost plans, estimates and budgets.
• Produce tender documentation for mechanical and electrical packages.
• Review tender returns from contractors/subcontractors.
• Advise on procurement strategy and package selection.
• Manage interim valuations, variations and change control.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Support negotiations through to final account.
• Monitor design development for cost implications.
• Attend client, design team and contractor meetings.

Skills

Client facing

Cost management

Budgeting

Tendering

Procurement

Interim valuations

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

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

Reference #DM23206

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