Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor in North Somerset to oversee MEP project financials and mentor junior surveyors. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction processes and experience with NEC and JCT contracts. This role offers competitive compensation, generous holiday allowance, private medical cover, and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (+ buy/sell options)

Private medical cover

Matched pension contributions

Support for professional memberships

Volunteering days

Flexible & hybrid working

Employee perks & discount scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the construction and MEP process.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Proven track record managing cost/value reporting and subcontractor performance.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience working on live projects in healthcare, education, or commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on MEP project financials from pre-construction through to final account.
• Oversee commercial reporting, valuations, and risk management.
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts.
• Mentor and manage junior surveyors.
• Support project and regional goals with senior management.

Skills

Understanding of construction and MEP process

Cost/value reporting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified and RICS or similar

Job description

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
Location: North Somerset
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

We’re currently recruiting for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading contractor with a strong regional presence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing commercial team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering a range of high-profile projects across sectors including health, education, and commercial developments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead on MEP project financials from pre-construction through to final account
• Oversee commercial reporting, valuations, and risk management
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts
• Mentor and manage junior surveyors
• Work closely with senior management to support project and regional goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of the construction and MEP process
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
• Proven track record managing cost/value reporting and subcontractor performance
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ideally degree-qualified and RICS or similar (or working towards)
• Experience working on live projects, ideally across healthcare, education, or commercial sectors

Why Apply?

• Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
• Generous holiday allowance (+ buy/sell options)
• Private medical cover
• Matched pension contributions
• Support for professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Flexible & hybrid working
• A wide-ranging employee perks & discount scheme

If you're a Senior QS ready for a fresh challenge, or a strong Intermediate QS looking to step up, confident with MEP delivery, and looking to make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment, Exeter.