M&E Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

EC Property Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior-level responsibility

Strong client base

Job summary

EC Property Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for complex commercial and residential schemes, covering early cost advice through to final accounts.

You will work on hybrid basis with offices and on-site delivery, providing proactive cost control, reporting, and mentoring to junior staff while building long-term relationships with corporate clients and developers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering M&E cost management within a consultancy.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience on large commercial or residential schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E cost planning, estimating and procurement across projects.
• Deliver pre- and post-contract M&E commercial services.
• Manage valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Mentor junior M&E commercial staff.

Skills

M&E cost management

Cost planning

Procurement

Client relationship management

Job description

M&E Quantity Surveyor - London (Hybrid)

Reference:

I'm working with a well-established construction consultancy that is continuing to grow its M&E cost management capability in London.

This is a senior M&E Quantity Surveyor role focused on advising corporate occupiers, commercial clients, and developers on large-scale commercial and residential construction projects. You'll be responsible for the mechanical and electrical aspects of schemes from early cost advice through to final account.

Hybrid working is firmly embedded. You'll have the flexibility to balance office time, home working, and project delivery without unnecessary presenteeism.

The Opportunity

This is a visible, senior position with real influence. You'll sit at the centre of major project teams, providing specialist M&E commercial advice on high-value commercial and residential developments.

The client base is strong and repeat-led, including corporate organisations, investors, and developers who value technically robust advice, clear reporting, and proactive cost control.

The Role

You'll take ownership of M&E cost management services across multiple projects, including:

• Leading M&E cost planning, estimating, and procurement
• Delivering pre- and post-contract M&E commercial services
• Managing valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts
• Advising on M&E cost risk, value engineering, and procurement strategy
• Supporting large commercial and residential construction projects from feasibility through delivery
• Working closely with project managers and cost managers across wider teams
• Building long-term relationships with corporate clients and developers
• Mentoring and supporting junior M&E commercial staff

The Projects

The workload is weighted towards complex commercial and residential schemes with significant M&E packages. You'll be involved in projects where services design, coordination, and cost certainty are critical to successful delivery.

About You

This role suits an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor who enjoys responsibility and autonomy.

You'll likely have:

• Strong experience delivering M&E cost management within a consultancy environment
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems
• Experience working on large commercial and/or residential construction projects
• Confidence dealing directly with corporate clients and developers
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• A collaborative, professional approach to delivery

Chartership is advantageous but not essential if your experience is strong.

Why Consider This Role

• Hybrid working as standard
• Excellent corporate and developer client base
• High-value commercial and residential projects
• Senior-level responsibility with genuine influence
• Clear scope to progress as the M&E service continues to grow