MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

TED Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A boutique firm in London seeks a highly experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager for long-term assignments on prestigious refurbishments and retail projects. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, and at least 7 years' experience with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision. The role offers a competitive day rate starting from £450, with progression to permanent positions for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in pre and post contract duties for Building Services Engineering.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and produce detailed cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Involved in pre and post contract MEP services for high value projects.
• Develop and challenge cost plans and estimates for MEP contractors.
• Collaborate with clients and provide advisory services.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

HVAC

Cost Planning

Client Facing Skills

IT Skills

Education

MRICS qualified or equivalent experience

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MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager, City of London

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Client:

TED Recruitment

Location:

City of London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

THE ROLE

My client, a boutique firm of PQS has an urgent role for a highly experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.

The role will be based in London working on high value office refurbishments and alterations plus hotels and retail projects.

You will be involved in both pre and post contract MEP services and you must have a good understanding of all aspects of mechanical, HVAC, electrical engineering work for large buildings.

You will be able to do cost plans, cost estimates and all post contract work as well as challenge the MEP contractors when required.

This will be a long term assignment for the right person who could be at Senior MEP QS level through to Associate, Associate Director or possibly Partner level.

THE COMPANY

My client is a small growing firm of PQS with a good range of clients in the private sector.

They are a firm of construction consultants doing both building and MEP services.

They are working with well known clients and have a good pipeline of work.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be an MEP Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.

You will need to have at least 7 years or more experience doing both pre and post contract duties for Building Services Engineering works.

You will need to be either MRICS qualified or be very experienced as an M&E QS.

You should be able to work without supervision and produce your own cost plans etc.

You must have excellent English both written and spoken along with good IT skills and have good client facing skills.

Day rate will be from £450 to £750 or more if someone is at Associate Director or Partner level.

There will be prospects to join this firm on a permanent basis in the future for the right candidate.

Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile [phone].