M&E Quantity Surveyor (Contract or Perm) All Levels

Job Title: M&E Quantity Surveyor – Intermediate to Senior Level
Location: London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Negotiable (Contract or Permanent)

Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established Mechanical & Electrical contractor known for delivering complex, high-value projects across London and the South East. With project values currently ranging from £3 million to £25 million, they work with both main contractors and end clients to deliver full design & build packages, high-end commercial fit-outs, and large-scale installations.

With a reputation built on quality, precision, and reliability, this company is expanding its commercial team to support a growing order book. They offer a dynamic, professional environment with strong opportunities for progression and the flexibility to engage either permanently or on a freelance basis.

Position Overview:
They are looking to appoint an M&E Quantity Surveyor who can hit the ground running, commercially manage projects from pre-construction through to final account, and work closely with project and operational teams to ensure commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full commercial responsibility on M&E projects from £3m to £25m

• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages

• Measurement, valuations, and managing applications for payment

• Cost tracking, CVRs, and reporting to senior leadership

• Support in value engineering and change management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams to maintain positive working relationships

• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts

• Ensure commercial risks are identified and managed proactively

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor within the building services industry

• Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical packages

• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team on complex projects

• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (JCT/NEC)

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Contract Type & Benefits:

• Permanent or Contract positions available – we’ll work around your preference

• PAYE or Self-Employed options available

• For PAYE staff:

• Pension (3% employer contribution) after 3 months

• Paid holiday entitlement

• Competitive, negotiable salary

• High-value, prestigious projects

• Career progression within a growing business

• Supportive and technically strong team environment