Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Core Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

Core Group in Central London is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a premier M&E contractor delivering major projects across Central London.

You will manage commercial aspects of M&E packages on high-value data centre, commercial, and life science schemes, typically £20m–£50m, and work with project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. This role offers strong career progression and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor within construction or M&E sector.
• Experience on major commercial/data centre/life science projects.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, procurement, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of M&E packages on major projects.
• Prepare, manage, review valuations, variations, applications and payments.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and ensure commercial performance.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Review subcontractor packages and procurement strategies.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage monthly commercial reports.
• Assess variations, change control and potential additional costs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and site teams to meet deadlines.
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Provide commercial support and guidance to project teams.

Skills

Valuations

Variations

Procurement

Subcontract management

Final accounts

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Working with project teams

Job description

M&E Quantity Surveyor

Location: Central London

Salary: £85,000-£120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established M&E contractor delivering major projects across Central London.

The successful candidate will work on high-value data centre, commercial, and life science projects, ranging from £20m to £50m in overall project value.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, the company is looking to appoint multiple M&E Quantity Surveyors, from intermediate through to Senior level. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with long-term career prospects and exposure to some of the most technically demanding projects in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of M&E packages across major construction projects.
• Prepare, manage, and review valuations, variations, applications, and payments.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and ensure commercial performance is maintained.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor packages and procurement strategies.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage monthly commercial reports.
• Assess variations, change control, and potential additional costs.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Contracts Managers, and site teams.
• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial deadlines are met.
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Provide commercial support and guidance to project teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor within the construction or M&E sector.
• Experience working on major commercial, data centre, life science, or technically complex projects.
• Strong understanding of M&E subcontract packages and commercial management.
• Experience managing projects or packages valued at £20m+.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, procurement, subcontract management, and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project and site teams.
• Candidates from Quantity Surveyor through to Senior Quantity Surveyor level will be considered.

Package

• Salary: £85,000-£120,000, depending on experience and seniority.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to work on major projects valued between £20m and £50m.
• Exposure to data centre, commercial, and life science sectors.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Strong pipeline of major projects.
• Excellent benefits package