MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Career progression

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor in London to lead cost management for complex building services packages. You will work with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver robust commercial strategies and value across a diverse project portfolio.

The role requires extensive MEP cost experience, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to mentoring junior surveyors. Hybrid working and progression opportunities are offered by a forward-thinking consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• MRICS qualification or working towards is desirable.
• Extensive experience delivering MEP cost management in UK environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages from inception to final account.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed MEP cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Managing valuations, variations, change control, and final account negotiations.
• Advising clients on procurement strategy, commercial risk, and cost certainty.
• Chairing commercial meetings and coordinating with design, project, and contractor teams.
• Mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and supporting their development.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships across multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Procurement strategy

Communication

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Quantity surveying degree

MRICS desirable

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

A specialist construction consultancy with a growing presence in London is looking to recruit an MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its established cost management team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the commercial delivery of complex building services packages across a diverse portfolio of high-value projects.

The successful MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee mechanical and electrical cost management from concept through to project completion, providing strategic commercial advice while working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and design teams. Alongside leading key commissions, you will support the development of junior surveyors and help maintain the high standards of service the consultancy is known for.

This role is ideally suited to an MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of technically challenging projects and is looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy offering genuine career progression.

MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages from inception to final account
• Preparing and reviewing detailed MEP cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Managing valuations, variations, change control, and final account negotiations
• Advising clients on procurement strategy, commercial risk, and cost certainty
• Chairing commercial meetings and coordinating with design, project, and contractor teams
• Mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and supporting their professional development
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships across multiple projects

MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Extensive experience delivering MEP cost management within a UK consultancy or contractor environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services packages
• Excellent understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership is desirable
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent communication and leadership skills

In Return:

• £70,000-£85,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Pension schemeProfessional membership fees paid
• Ongoing leadership and professional development
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing consultancy