Senior M&E Quantity Suryveor

TLG Infrastructure Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TLG Infrastructure Limited is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of major building services projects across Central London.

The role focuses on managing substantial M&E packages, cost reporting, and final accounts while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in M&E/Building Services.
• Experience commercially managing substantial mechanical and electrical packages.
• Experience with CVRs, forecasts and detailed cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for substantial M&E packages and monitor budgets.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and manage monthly CVRs and cost reports.
• Submit forecasts and manage subcontractor payments and valuations.
• Identify variations, negotiate change orders and manage final accounts.
• Provide commercial support to project delivery teams and junior QS.
• Attend commercial meetings with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

M&E QS experience

Contract management

Cost reporting

CVRs

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Commercial Management qualification

Job description

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor - Commercial, Life Sciences & Data Centres

Location: Central London

Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract: Long-Term Contract

Sector: M&E / Building Services

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major building services projects across Central London.

The business has a strong portfolio of projects across the commercial, life sciences and data centre sectors, delivering technically complex mechanical and electrical installations for leading clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term contract with a well-established contractor, offering £500-£600 per day Outside IR35.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of substantial M&E packages, working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and senior operational teams.

The Role

As Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role in the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maximising commercial performance.

You will be responsible for subcontract procurement, cost reporting, variations, forecasting and final accounts, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider project delivery team.

The position will suit an experienced Senior QS who is comfortable managing complex M&E packages and taking ownership of commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for substantial mechanical and electrical packages
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and contract negotiations
• Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and financial updates
• Manage subcontractor applications, valuations and payments
• Identify, assess and negotiate variations and change orders
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow and commercial performance
• Manage contractual correspondence and commercial risks
• Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to identify commercial opportunities
• Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account settlement
• Prepare and negotiate client applications and valuations
• Attend commercial meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure accurate commercial records and project documentation are maintained
• Drive the successful agreement of final accounts
• Provide commercial support and guidance to junior Quantity Surveyors where required

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with a strong background working for M&E / Building Services contractors.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor or experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor
• Strong background working for a leading M&E contractor or specialist building services subcontractor
• Experience commercially managing substantial mechanical and electrical packages
• Previous experience within commercial fit-out, life sciences, laboratories or data centres
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Experience preparing CVRs, forecasts and detailed cost reports
• Excellent understanding of variations, valuations and final accounts
• Good working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness
• Confident negotiating with clients and subcontractors
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple commercial priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification advantageous

What’s on Offer

• £500-£600 per day
• Outside IR35
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Central London projects
• Established M&E contractor
• Major commercial, life sciences and data centre projects
• Opportunity to manage substantial, technically complex M&E packages
• Strong pipeline of future work
• Support from an experienced commercial and operational management team