MEP Assistant QS: Cost Planning & Valuations (Hybrid)

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

APC and professional mentoring

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd is seeking an MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London to join our growing cost management team. The role offers exposure to MEP packages across high-value projects and interaction with clients, design teams, contractors and subcontractors.

You will support senior colleagues through the full lifecycle, developing specialist expertise and working towards MRICS in a structured environment with APC support and mentoring. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience in UK consultancy, contractor, or subcontractor environments.
• Good understanding of pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Ambition to progress towards MRICS / APC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with MEP estimates, cost plans, and tender documentation.
• Support procurement exercises and review contractor returns.
• Help manage interim valuations, variations and change control.
• Produce cost reports and maintain commercial records.
• Attend design meetings, client reviews, and site inspections.
• Support close-out of mechanical and electrical packages.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Brandon James Ltd is seeking an MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London to join our growing cost management team. The role offers exposure to MEP packages across high-value projects and interaction with clients, design teams, contractors and subcontractors.

You will support senior colleagues through the full lifecycle, developing specialist expertise and working towards MRICS in a structured environment with APC support and mentoring. Hybrid working is available.