Senior M&E Quantity Suryveor

The Labour Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Central London projects

Job summary

The Labour Group is recruiting a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major building services projects across Central London, including life sciences and data centres. This is a long-term contract with day rates of £500-£600 outside IR35.

You will lead subcontract procurement, CVRs, cost reporting and final accounts, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project teams to maximise commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with strong background in building services.
• Experience in commercial management of large M&E packages.
• Experience in life sciences, laboratories or data centres is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for substantial M&E 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 with Project Managers to identify commercial opportunities.
• Prepare and negotiate client applications and valuations.
• Attend commercial meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Final accounts

Contract negotiations

CVRs

Variations management

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

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