Senior Quantity Surveyor in London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is looking for an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor for a landmark development in Central London. The successful candidate will oversee building services packages from construction to final account. The role offers a rate of £350–£450/day, with an immediate start. Responsibilities include cost planning, risk management, and subcontractor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of applications, variations, and compensation events
• Preparation and maintenance of cost plans, forecasts, and cashflow
• Risk and value management in collaboration with design and delivery teams
• Subcontractor negotiation, measurement, and contract administration
• Support with month-end reporting and commercial governance

Skills

Proven experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor on large-scale build projects

Background with Tier 1 main contractors or major MEP subcontractors

Confident managing high-value services packages

Commercially astute with strong site-based collaboration skills

Solid working knowledge of JCT contracts

Job description

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Freelance MEP QuantitySurveyor

We’re working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a landmark Central London development and are seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to oversee building services packages through construction to final account. This freelance role sits within a well-established commercial team, collaborating closely with technical services and delivery to ensure full cost control, accurate forecasting, and robust reporting across high-value MEP packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment of applications, variations, and compensation events
• Preparation and maintenance of cost plans, forecasts, and cashflow
• Risk and value management in collaboration with design and delivery teams
• Subcontractor negotiation, measurement, and contract administration
• Support with month-end reporting and commercial governance

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor on large-scale build projects
• Background with Tier 1 main contractors or major MEP subcontractors
• Confident managing high-value services packages independently
• Commercially astute with strong site-based collaboration skills
• Solid working knowledge of JCT contracts

Role Details

• Location: Central London (live major scheme)
• Rate: £350–£450/day (DOE)
• Start: Immediate or short notice

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