Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

TED Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm of construction consultants in London is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager. The successful candidate will manage high-value office refurbishments and alterations, requiring strong expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering. A minimum of 7 years’ experience and MRICS qualification or equivalent is preferred. Day rates range from £450 to £750, with future permanent prospects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in MEP Quantity Surveying.
• Experience with pre and post contract duties for building services engineering.
• Ability to produce cost plans independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP services for high-value office refurbishments.
• Manage cost estimates and challenge MEP contractors.
• Lead pre and post contract work on building projects.

Skills

MEP Quantity Surveying

Cost Estimation

Mechanical Engineering Knowledge

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Client Facing Skills

Good IT Skills

Education

MRICS qualification or equivalent experience

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Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager, London

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Client:

TED Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

THE ROLE

My client, a boutique firm of PQS has an urgent role for a highly experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.

The role will be based in London working on high value office refurbishments and alterations plus hotels and retail projects.

You will be involved in both pre and post contract MEP services and you must have a good understanding of all aspects of mechanical, HVAC, electrical engineering work for large buildings.

You will be able to do cost plans, cost estimates and all post contract work as well as challenge the MEP contractors when required.

This will be a long term assignment for the right person who could be at Senior MEP QS level through to Associate, Associate Director or possibly Partner level.

THE COMPANY

My client is a small growing firm of PQS with a good range of clients in the private sector.

They are a firm of construction consultants doing both building and MEP services.

They are working with well known clients and have a good pipeline of work.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be an MEP Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.

You will need to have at least 7 years or more experience doing both pre and post contract duties for Building Services Engineering works.

You will need to be either MRICS qualified or be very experienced as an M&E QS.

You should be able to work without supervision and produce your own cost plans etc.

You must have excellent English both written and spoken along with good IT skills and have good client facing skills.

Day rate will be from £450 to £750 or more if someone is at Associate Director or Partner level.

There will be prospects to join this firm on a permanent basis in the future for the right candidate.