Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor for a role in London. The successful candidate will lead the commercial delivery of multiple projects, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and managing supplier relationships. A degree in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the field are required. Join a collaborative team and work on prestigious projects with clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Structured career development programme

Mentoring support

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in MEP quantity surveying.
• Experience on large-scale data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of RIAI, FIDIC, and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Review tender documentation to identify risks and opportunities.
• Approve and manage contractors/suppliers to ensure objectives are met.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics

Job description

Title: Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor - London

Location: London, UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join a high‑performing project team delivering major, technically complex schemes – including large‑scale data centres – for blue‑chip clients.

This is an ideal role for a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to work on high‑profile projects with clear progression to Commercial Manager and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the commercial delivery of multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Review tender documentation in detail to identify risks and opportunities.
• Approve and manage contractors/suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, including EOT notifications and claims.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and project performance, ensuring robust cost control.
• Prepare subcontracts and manage them to ensure compliance with scope and contractual terms.
• Produce and present reports on project progress, commercial position, and solutions to challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client and PQS relationships to secure repeat business.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (or equivalent) recognised by SCSI and/or RICS.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in MEP quantity surveying.
• Experience on large‑scale data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of RIAI, FIDIC, and JCT contracts.
• Proven commercial acumen and understanding of market conditions.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve contractual conflicts.
• Attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Work on prestigious, technically complex projects with blue‑chip clients.
• Structured career development programme and mentoring support.
• Clear progression path: Senior QS Commercial Manager Commercial Director.
• Collaborative, high‑performance team culture.