M&E Quantity Surveyor

M&E Quantity Surveyor

Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexible depending on project demands)

We are working with a growing M&E contractor based in Barbican, delivering small-to-medium M&E packages and fit-outs across London, Essex, and Kent.

The business focuses primarily on commercial office and data centre projects, alongside selected residential schemes. They also provide consultancy support to external Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers. Projects are a mix of new build and refurbishment works, typically within live environments.

With a £4 million turnover and a team of 14, this is a close-knit and collaborative company looking to appoint a well-rounded M&E Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of the commercial function while also supporting estimating where required. They are particularly interested in someone with a broad skill set who is comfortable working across multiple areas of the business.

Work locations include Central London, Basildon, Essex, and Kent. Depending on the project, you may be based at their Barbican office, on-site, or occasionally at a client’s office. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.
Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of M&E packages from pre-construction to final account
• Cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations
• Variations management and negotiation
• Subcontractor procurement and account management
• Cost reporting and financial tracking
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities
• Client liaison and attendance at commercial meetings
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and maximise profitability

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical packages
• Experience delivering commercial office or data centre projects (advantageous)
• Knowledge of both new build and refurbishment works
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Professional, client-facing approach
• Comfortable working within a small, growing business

Salary & Package

• Circa £65,000 basic salary (depending on experience and skill set)
• Company car / fuel card or travel expenses included
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary Christmas shutdown (subject to project/client requirements)
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare (potentially included)

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding M&E contractor with a strong pipeline of commercial and data centre projects across London and the South East. They are actively interviewing and keen to move quickly.

If this position is of interest, please get in touch.