Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

The Labour Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Group is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor for a long-term contract in central London. You will manage the M&E package from pre-construction through final account, with duties including budgets, cost reports and cash flow, procurement, and subcontractor packages.

The role offers a clear path to progression into a Commercial Manager position, with a day rate of £475-£550 outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience with an M&E contractor.
• Experience managing M&E projects valued at £10m+.
• Qualified quantity surveyor.
• Strong procurement, cost control, contracts and final accounts knowledge.
• Ability to own the commercial aspects of a major project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the M&E package from pre-construction through to final account.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost reports and cash flow updates.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and payments.
• Identify and manage variations, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Work closely with the project team to protect programme and margin.
• Lead negotiations and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

M&E experience

Procurement

Cost control

Final accounts

Client relationships

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Job description

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor - Contract

Central London | £475-£550 per day | Outside IR35 | Long-term contract

We are recruiting a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor for an established M&E contractor with a turnover of approximately £160m. The business delivers residential, mixed-use and commercial projects with M&E values of up to £50m.

You will join a commercial design and build project in central London during pre-construction, taking responsibility for its commercial management through delivery. This is a long-term contract with the opportunity to progress into a Commercial Manager role, overseeing multiple schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the M&E package from pre-construction through to final account.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost reports and cash flow updates.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and payments.
• Identify and manage variations, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Work closely with the project team to protect programme and margin.
• Lead negotiations and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

What we're looking for

• At least five years' experience working for an M&E contractor in a quantity surveying role.
• Proven experience commercially managing M&E projects valued at £10m or more.
• A relevant quantity surveying qualification.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, cost control, contracts and final accounts.
• The confidence to take commercial ownership of a major project and support the development of more junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a major central London scheme, with a clear route towards a multi-project Commercial Manager position.

Rate: £475-£550 per day, outside IR35.