Senior M&E Quantity Suryveor

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor - Commercial, Life Sciences & Data Centres

Location: Central London Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Long-Term Contract Sector: M&E / Building Services

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major building services projects across Central London.

The business has a strong portfolio of projects across the commercial, life sciences and data centre sectors, delivering technically complex mechanical and electrical installations for leading clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term contract with a well-established contractor, offering £500-£600 per day Outside IR35.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of substantial M&E packages, working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and senior operational teams.

The Role

As Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role in the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maximising commercial performance.

You will be responsible for subcontract procurement, cost reporting, variations, forecasting and final accounts, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider project delivery team.

The position will suit an experienced Senior QS who is comfortable managing complex M&E packages and taking ownership of commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Take commercial responsibility for substantial mechanical and electrical packages

Manage subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and contract negotiations

Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)

Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts and financial updates

Manage subcontractor applications, valuations and payments

Identify, assess and negotiate variations and change orders

Monitor project budgets, cash flow and commercial performance

Manage contractual correspondence and commercial risks

Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to identify commercial opportunities

Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account settlement

Prepare and negotiate client applications and valuations

Attend commercial meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors

Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Ensure accurate commercial records and project documentation are maintained

Drive the successful agreement of final accounts

Provide commercial support and guidance to junior Quantity Surveyors where required

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with a strong background working for M&E / Building Services contractors.

Ideally, you will have:

Proven experience as a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor or experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor

Strong background working for a leading M&E contractor or specialist building services subcontractor

Experience commercially managing substantial mechanical and electrical packages

Previous experience within commercial fit-out, life sciences, laboratories or data centres

Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management

Experience preparing CVRs, forecasts and detailed cost reports

Excellent understanding of variations, valuations and final accounts

Good working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts

Strong contractual and commercial awareness

Confident negotiating with clients and subcontractors

Ability to work independently and manage multiple commercial priorities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Relevant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification advantageous

What's on Offer

£500-£600 per day

Outside IR35

Long-term contract opportunity

Central London projects

Established M&E contractor

Major commercial, life sciences and data centre projects

Opportunity to manage substantial, technically complex M&E packages

Strong pipeline of future work

Support from an experienced commercial and operational management team

Apply

If you're an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with a strong building services background and experience across commercial, life sciences or data centre projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion