MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

APC mentoring

25 days annual leave

Professional membership fees paid

MEP training and development

Job summary

Brandon James in London is seeking an MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support cost management across mechanical and electrical packages on high-profile projects in the capital.

You will work with senior colleagues through the full lifecycle, developing technical capability, pursuing MRICS/APC, and benefiting from APC mentoring with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Exposure to MEP, building services, or specialist packages.
• Experience within a UK consultancy, contractor, or subcontractor environment.
• Good understanding of pre- and post-contract cost management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of MEP estimates, cost plans, and tender documentation
• Assisting with procurement exercises and the review of contractor returns
• Helping manage interim valuations, variations, and change control
• Producing cost reports and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Attending design meetings, client reviews, and site inspections
• Supporting the commercial close-out of mechanical and electrical packages

Skills

Numerical

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London is looking to add an MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor to its growing cost management team. This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious surveyor to build specialist expertise across mechanical and electrical packages while contributing to complex, high-value projects across the capital.

The successful MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support senior colleagues throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial estimating and cost planning through to procurement, valuations, change control, and final account. The role offers regular interaction with clients, design teams, contractors, and specialist subcontractors, providing a well-rounded introduction to MEP cost consultancy.

This position would suit an MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor with some relevant UK experience who is keen to develop technically, gain greater project responsibility, and work towards MRICS within a structured and supportive environment.

MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the preparation of MEP estimates, cost plans, and tender documentation
• Assisting with procurement exercises and the review of contractor returns
• Helping manage interim valuations, variations, and change control
• Producing cost reports and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Attending design meetings, client reviews, and site inspections
• Supporting the commercial close-out of mechanical and electrical packages

MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Previous exposure to MEP, building services, or specialist subcontract packages
• Experience within a UK consultancy, contractor, or subcontractor environment
• A good understanding of pre- and post-contract cost management
• Strong numerical, communication, and organisational skills
• Working towards MRICS or keen to begin the APC process

In Return:

• £40,000-£45,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Structured APC support and professional mentoring
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Specialist MEP training and development
• Clear progression towards Quantity Surveyor level