M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West London. This role involves commercial management and cost control on major rail projects, with a focus on procurement and subcontractor oversight. Candidates should have extensive experience in M&E quantity surveying, particularly with NEC3 contracts. The position offers a rate of £550 to £650 per day and requires 4 days on-site work, supported by flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• Experience on rail projects for a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Proven experience using CEMAR.
• Strong background in producing Bills of Quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage valuations, cost/value reconciliations, and accurate financial forecasting.
• Lead procurement activities and produce detailed Bills of Quantities.
• Administer and manage NEC3 Option A & C contracts.
• Conduct regular subcontractor audits and manage monthly reporting.
• Support preparation and negotiation of subcontractor packages.

Skills

M&E Quantity Surveying experience

CEMAR

Producing Bills of Quantities (BoQs)

NEC3 Option A & C contracts

Subcontractor audits

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with main or subcontractor experience on rail projects?

Location: West London (4 days on site, 1 day from home)

Rate: £550 to £650 per day INSIDE IR35/UMBRELLA

Contract Length: 12 months

This is an exciting opportunity to support a leading contractor working on major HS2 works. The successful candidate will support the MEP function of this project, focusing on commercial management, cost control, and subcontractor oversight. You\'ll take ownership of financial reporting, procurement, and contract administration within a fast-paced rail infrastructure environment.

You\'ll be responsible for preparing and managing valuations, cost/value reconciliations, and accurate financial forecasting to ensure commercial control across the project. You will lead on procurement activities, including the production of detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and oversee the administration and management of NEC3 Option A & C (ECC) contracts.

The role involves conducting regular subcontractor audits, managing monthly reporting, and supporting the preparation and negotiation of subcontractor packages through to final account.

You\'ll also play a key part in supporting risk and value management processes while ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and strong commercial governance across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage valuations, cost/value reconciliations, and accurate financial forecasting to ensure commercial control across the project.
• Lead procurement activities, including the production of detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Administer and manage NEC3 Option A & C (ECC) contracts.
• Conduct regular subcontractor audits and manage monthly reporting.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of subcontractor packages through to final account.
• Support risk and value management processes and maintain effective communication and strong commercial governance across project teams.

Qualifications

• M&E Quantity Surveying experience on rail projects for a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Proven experience using CEMAR.
• Strong background in producing BoQs and procurement.
• Experience with NEC3 Option A & C / ECC Option A & C contracts.
• Confident in subcontractor audits and monthly reporting.