Senior M&E Quantity Suryveor

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor - Contract

Central London £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) Tier 1 MEP Contractor Long-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We are working with a major Tier 1 MEP contractor that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor.

The contractor has a significant workload across London, delivering complex building services packages on major commercial, data centre, healthcare and education projects.

This position would suit a commercially strong M&E Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable taking ownership of sizeable packages and working closely with both the project delivery team and senior commercial management.

The role is offered on a long-term contract basis at £500-£550 per day Outside IR35.

The Role

You will form a key part of the project commercial team, taking responsibility for the financial and contractual management of major mechanical and electrical packages.

The position will involve working closely with Project Managers, operational teams, clients and the supply chain to maintain commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be expected to understand the detail of your packages, challenge costs, manage change effectively and ensure the commercial position of the project is protected.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial management of significant M&E packages

Manage subcontract packages from procurement and appointment through to final account

Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and CVRs

Manage subcontractor applications, valuations and payments

Identify, value and negotiate variations and changes

Maintain accurate project forecasts and monitor cost against budget

Manage commercial risks and identify opportunities to improve project performance

Lead subcontractor negotiations and resolve commercial issues

Manage contractual notices and ensure compliance with contract requirements

Work closely with the project team to understand programme changes and their commercial impact

Support procurement strategy and negotiate subcontractor packages

Monitor cash flow and project financial performance

Attend client, commercial and project progress meetings

Prepare and negotiate final accounts

Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners

Provide commercial guidance to the wider project team

Support junior Quantity Surveyors where required

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor who has operated within a major Building Services environment and is capable of independently managing substantial packages.

You will need to be commercially astute, confident in negotiations and comfortable working within the processes and reporting structures associated with a Tier 1 contractor.

Requirements

Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within M&E / Building Services

Previous experience working for an MEP contractor is highly desirable

Proven track record commercially managing large mechanical and/or electrical packages

Experience across commercial, data centre, healthcare or education projects would be beneficial

Strong subcontract procurement and package management experience

Excellent knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, valuations and change management

Good contractual knowledge with the ability to identify and manage commercial risk

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Comfortable operating in a client-facing environment

Able to work independently while integrating closely with the wider project team

Quantity Surveying or relevant construction qualification preferred

What's on Offer

£500-£550 per day

Outside IR35

Long-term contract opportunity

Central London projects

Major Tier 1 MEP contractor

Large and technically complex M&E packages

Exposure to commercial, data centre, healthcare and education projects

Strong pipeline of secured work across London

Opportunity to work within an established and experienced commercial team

Apply

If you're an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term Outside IR35 contract in Central London, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion