Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor in London is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor. The role includes commercial management, contract administration, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts. This position requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Senior QS role with evidence of career progression.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Tier 1-2 M&E subcontractor experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and manage variations.
• Mentor junior QS staff and support overall team development.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Control

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Contract Administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Digital Engineering Platforms

Job description

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
Our client, a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor, is looking to add a Degree-Qualified Senior M&E QS to their team on the outskirts of London.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Develop a validated, delivery-aligned project budget.

• Produce monthly cost forecasts for both client and internal reporting.

• Maintain positive cash flow while identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Review monthly cost and sales reports with the Project QS.

• Identify and mitigate commercial and compliance risks, including potential cost overruns.

• Maintain and update monthly revenue and cash flow forecasts.

• Create and manage a costed risk and opportunity schedule.

• Ensure all quotations are submitted with impact programmes.

Contract Administration & Change Management

• Deliver the commercial aspects of projects through to final account closure.

• Administer NEC4 Option C contracts with full compliance to timeline requirements.

• Prepare, submit, and negotiate compensation event quotations.

• Manage contract variations and ensure comprehensive change documentation.

• Deliver all contractual outputs within agreed deadlines.

Subcontract & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee subcontractor performance and applications for payment.

• Maintain strong, professional relationships with client-side quantity surveyors.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Lead earned value analysis (EVA) throughout design and construction phases.

• Follow internal commercial processes and promote compliance among team members.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior QS staff, delegating work and guiding development.

Deputised Duties

• Act as Deputy where competent, and ensure cover is arranged for extended periods of absence.

Style/Approach

Professional, motivated, with a proactive attitude. Energetic, detail-oriented, and solution-focused. Demonstrates company values in day-to-day work.

Builds a collaborative, respectful team environment. Highly organised and adaptable to solo or team-based working.

Communication

Strong written and verbal communicator. Able to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding and hands-on experience with NEC3/NEC4 and Network Rail (NR3) contracts.

Able to independently measure and price MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire & Comms) packages.

Adheres to company quality, HR, and financial protocols.

Leads by example in Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability compliance. Drives continuous improvement and accountability.

Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with working knowledge of digital engineering platforms such as BIM and CAD. EPDS familiarity a bonus.

Experience

Minimum 3 years in a Senior QS role with evidence of career progression.

Tier 1-2 M&E subcontractor experience essential.