MEP Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece London; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of mechanical, electrical and HVAC projects. You will take commercial responsibility for costs, budgets and forecasts through the full project lifecycle.

Key duties include valuing work, producing final accounts, negotiating variations and claims, managing subcontractor accounts and supporting procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in mechanical, electrical or building services projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, valuations and variations.
• Experience with final accounts, subcontractor management and contract administration (JCT/NEC).

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of M&E and HVAC projects.
• Manage costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare valuations and final accounts, negotiate variations and claims.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and assist procurement.
• Administer JCT and NEC contracts and monitor commercial risks.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Variations

Subcontractor management

Final accounts

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Project multitasking

Job description

THE CLIENT:

Our client is an established building services specialist delivering a range of mechanical, electrical and HVAC projects. With a strong focus on quality, collaboration and successful project delivery, they are looking to appoint a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to support their growing portfolio of projects.

THE ROLE:

You will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of M&E and HVAC projects, managing costs, budgets and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include preparing valuations and final accounts, negotiating variations and claims, managing subcontractor accounts, supporting procurement and administering JCT and NEC contracts. You will also monitor commercial risks and opportunities, produce cost reports and work closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You will have experience as a Quantity Surveyor within mechanical, electrical or building services projects, with strong knowledge of cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor management and final accounts. Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts is essential, alongside strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.