MEP Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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

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