Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Central London. This role focuses on commercial refurbishment projects, offering the chance to lead MEP cost planning, procurement processes, and valuation certifications. With a strong emphasis on collaboration with design consultants and engineers, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial control and technical coordination throughout the project lifecycle. If you're passionate about building services and looking for a rewarding opportunity in a thriving environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven 2-stage procurement/tender experience.
• Main Contractor experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed cost planning and estimating for building services works.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for MEP packages.
• Prepare and agree on monthly valuations and assess subcontractor applications.

Skills

Cost Planning

Estimating

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Valuation

Change Management

Technical Coordination

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification

Job description

Senior Building Services Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits

£80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits