Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction consultancy in London seeks a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team. This role involves preparing MEP cost plans, leading tender reviews, and managing project budgets for high-profile commercial and residential projects. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of consultancy experience, strong communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. The firm offers a salary range of £55,000 - £70,000, along with hybrid working arrangements and support for professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £55,000 - 70,000

27 days annual leave including bank holidays

Support for MRICS and ongoing CPD

Exposure to major London developments

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant experience in MEP or building services.
• Recent consultancy or client-side experience is essential.
• Confident communicator with a professional, client-facing manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed MEP cost plans and procurement documentation.
• Lead on MEP tender reviews and contractor selection.
• Monitor project budgets and manage change control procedures.
• Attend client and design team meetings for MEP cost advice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cost planning

Procurement management

Contract administration

Value engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status (MRICS) or pursuing

Job description

A well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a strong international presence is seeking to appoint a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their London office. Known for delivering high-profile commercial and mixed-use developments, this consultancy works across the full project lifecycle and is expanding their specialist MEP team to support continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience who is confident delivering mechanical, electrical and public health packages across both pre and post contract stages. You'll join a collaborative team working on major commercial, data centre and residential projects in London and further afield.

The successful Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in cost planning, procurement, contract administration, value engineering and final account agreements. This is a client-facing position, requiring strong communication skills and a proactive approach to delivering service excellence.

This role would suit a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years' relevant experience, including recent exposure to large-scale building services works. You'll be joining a forward-thinking business that offers structured progression, hybrid working and support towards further professional development.

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed MEP cost plans and procurement documentation
• Lead on MEP tender reviews, contractor selection and contract negotiations
• Monitor project budgets, variations, and value engineering opportunities
• Assess contractor applications and manage change control procedures
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to final account
• Attend client and design team meetings, providing expert MEP cost advice

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a RICS-accredited discipline
• Ideally Chartered (MRICS) or working towards chartership
• Ideally 4 years' experience, with recent MEP or building services focus
• Strong understanding of pre and post contract duties
• Previous consultancy or client-side experience essential
• Confident communicator with a professional, client-facing manner

In Return

• Salary of 55,000 - 70,000 depending on experience
• 27 days annual leave inc bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
• Support for MRICS and ongoing CPD
• Exposure to major London developments and international projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing MEP team

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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