Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor in Cambridgeshire, with responsibilities including leading M&E packages on projects up to £20m. Candidates should have experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Engineering. The role offers a salary of £70k-£75k plus benefits in a growing company specializing in the Life Science sector.

Benefits

Market leading benefits package

Car allowance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor on projects over £10m.
• Ability to lead and manage meetings.
• MRICS Chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical and Electrical packages on projects from feasibility to handover.
• Undertake full quantity surveying duties including cost planning.
• Manage projects independently with strong client interaction.

Skills

Client facing skills

Communication skills

Cost management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: c£70k-£75k+ basic (DOE) plus market leading benefits package inc car allowance, healthcare etc

Company & Project: A successful Cost Consultancy with an excellent reputation in the regional and national market are currently looking to grow their team with a talented Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a recent project win in the Life Science sector. The successful business works across multiple sectors including Higher Education, Industrial, Science/Pharma, Commercial and Residential on projects from c£5m-£200m. They have an established team across Cambridgeshire of 20+ surveyors, working flexibly and on projects for long-term clients with repeat business. The team is currently expanding due to new project wins and a busy pipeline of secured work for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor that is looking to progress their career in a forward thinking and stable business with a clear pathway to Associate level.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the Mechanical and Electrical packages/elements on projects between c£5m-c£20m+ within the Science sector from feasibility through to project handover.
• You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management/employer's agent duties, including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration across JCT and NEC contracts including Design and Build.
• You will be expected to manage projects autonomously and work closely with the client. Therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previously held a Senior Quantity Surveyor role on projects £10m+.
• Good client facing skills and able to lead and manage meetings.
• MRICS Chartership desirable or another relevant professional membership.
• Previous Roles: Project Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR MRICS Surveyor OR Associate OR QS OR Cost Consultant OR Cost Manager.
• Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying or BEng Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services. Engineering.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor position please contact Jess Quinn.

Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business