Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Central London. This role involves detailed cost planning and estimating for refurbishment projects, managing the procurement process for MEP packages, and ensuring accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle. With a focus on collaboration and technical coordination, you'll work closely with design consultants and engineers. If you have a proven track record in cost management and a relevant degree, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of commercial and residential projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in 2-stage procurement/tender processes.
• Main Contractor experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed cost planning and estimating for building services.
• Manage procurement process for MEP packages, including contract negotiation.
• Prepare monthly valuations and assess subcontractor applications.

Skills

Cost Planning

Estimating

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Valuation

Change Management

Technical Coordination

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor – Commercial refurbishment – Central London

We are currently working with a Main Contractor with proven success across the UK, specialising in various sectors including commercial offices for developers and tenants, retail, leisure and hospitality facilities, education schemes, and residential schemes for both developers and private owners.

Due to extended growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Central London.

Responsibilities

1. MEP Cost Planning & Estimating: Provide detailed cost planning and estimating for building services works, supporting early-stage budgeting and ongoing financial control throughout the refurbishment.
2. Services Procurement & Package Management: Manage the end-to-end procurement process for MEP packages, including drafting scopes of work, tender analysis, contract negotiation, and post-contract administration.
3. Valuation & Payment Certification: Prepare and agree on monthly valuations, assess subcontractor applications, and issue payment recommendations in line with contractual requirements and project progress.
4. Change Management & Technical Assessment: Evaluate variations and design changes specific to building services, ensuring accurate cost implications are captured and communicated to the project team and client.
5. Technical Coordination & Reporting: Work collaboratively with design consultants, engineers, and the main QS team to ensure accurate integration of MEP elements into the broader commercial strategy and reporting.

Requirements

• Proven experience in 2-stage procurement/tender processes
• Main Contractor experience is desired
• Relevant degree-level qualification

Benefits

£80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits