Quantity Surveyor - M&E

Dalkia UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK Engineering in Central London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a strong M&E background to join our Commercial team, supporting the Central London project portfolio.

This role offers exposure to high-profile, technically demanding live environments, with opportunities to progress within a growing business. You will manage procurement, cost reporting and contract administration across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• M&E subcontracting background essential.
• Strong monthly reporting and cost control.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract.
• Able to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Experience across heritage and healthcare sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of MEP works across allocated projects, including procurement, cost reporting, and contract administration
• Measuring and valuing works on site and from drawings for valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Preparing Applications for Payment and Payment Notices in line with contract requirements
• Managing change, including variations and their commercial impact
• Managing subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account
• Preparing Cost Value Reconciliations, cost-to-complete forecasts, and commercial risk registers
• Managing cash flow, turnover forecasts, and cash management activities
• Preparing internal valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports to schedule
• Preparing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier accounts
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms (NEC or JCT) and internal governance
• Building strong working relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Cost control

Valuations

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Tools

JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Central London, M&E Background

Dalkia Engineering is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong Mechanical & Electrical background to join our Commercial team, working across our Central London project portfolio.

This is a great opportunity to join an established team delivering commercial support across a range of complex, live environments — ideal for a QS looking to build a career on high-profile, technically demanding projects in the capital, with genuine opportunities to progress within a growing business.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the commercial delivery of MEP works across allocated projects, including procurement, cost reporting, and contract administration
• Measuring and valuing works (on site and from drawings) for valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Preparing Applications for Payment and Payment Notices in line with contract requirements
• Managing change, including variations and their commercial impact
• Managing subcontract accounts, from procurement through to final account
• Preparing Cost Value Reconciliations, cost-to-complete forecasts, and commercial risk registers
• Managing cash flow, turnover forecasts, and cash management activities
• Preparing internal valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports to schedule
• Preparing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier accounts
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms (NEC or JCT) and internal governance
• Building strong working relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders

What we're looking for:

• Good experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
• M&E subcontracting background essential for this role
• Solid knowledge of monthly reporting and cost control
• Working knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract
• A good team player who can also work independently and to tight deadlines
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience across a range of Tier 2 MEP services, including heritage and healthcare sectors, is advantageous

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience on heritage & healthcare projects desirable