Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Turner Property Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

Turner Property Recruitment in London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to provide specialist cost management across diverse projects. You will work with project teams, clients and stakeholders, mentoring junior members and delivering pre- and post-contract services.

The role offers hybrid working from Central London, exposure to high-profile schemes, and clear career progression within a growing M&E cost team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quantity surveying and commercial management in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical building services.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline with professional accreditation (RICS).
• Experience across pre-contract and post-contract services.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Manage valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Track contractual obligations, project changes, and financial exposures.
• Support mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Contribute to commercial governance, risk management processes.
• Assist with proposals, benchmarking exercises, market intelligence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

M&E building services knowledge

Pre-contract and post-contract

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS accreditation

Tools

Cost management software

Project management software

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E) – London

Location:Central London (Hybrid Working)
Salary:Competitive + Benefits

Turner Property Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading construction and property consultancy in the search for an experiencedSenior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)to join their growing team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute M&E cost professional to join a highly respected consultancy and play a key role in delivering specialist cost management services across a diverse range of projects throughout the UK.

Based in Central London with flexible hybrid working arrangements, you will become part of a collaborative and ambitious business that offers genuine career progression, exposure to high-profile projects, and the opportunity to help shape the growth of a specialist M&E cost management team.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide specialist Mechanical and Electrical cost management expertise across a variety of sectors and project types. Working closely with project teams, clients, and senior stakeholders, you will support the delivery of commercially successful outcomes while also mentoring and developing junior team members.

This position offers significant variety, with opportunities to collaborate across multiple offices and client accounts nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration activities.
• Manage valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Track contractual obligations, project changes, and financial exposures.
• Resolve contractual matters and support the mitigation of commercial disputes.
• Maintain accurate cost records, financial data, and reporting documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and delivery partners.
• Manage client expectations and contribute to exceptional service delivery.
• Support and mentor junior team members through coaching, delegation, and quality assurance reviews.
• Contribute to commercial governance, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Assist with proposals, benchmarking exercises, market intelligence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• Proven experience delivering quantity surveying and commercial management services within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical building services systems.
• Extensive experience within a specialist M&E cost management role.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation with the RICS or equivalent professional body.
• Demonstrable experience across both pre-contract and post-contract services.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working across multiple sectors and delivery environments.
• Proficiency in cost management, reporting, and project management software.
• A reputation for delivering high-quality work and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring, and developing junior professionals.

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established and highly respected consultancy with an outstanding industry reputation.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of complex and high-value projects.
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to the development of future talent through mentoring and leadership.