About the role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking to strengthen our Mechanical & Electrical team by hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor with an excellent technical knowledge of common M&E systems within the built environment. The role will be based out of our central London office with hybrid working arrangements available. You will join a small team and play a pivotal role within that team and the wider UK business. Your role will see you support our project staff and our clients with M&E related cost management services. This is a national service, which may see you collaborating with our staff and clients across the whole of the UK business. In addition to your cost management responsibilities, we are also looking for someone with strong people management skills who can help us to mentor and develop our talented junior members within this team. Your key relationships will see you report into the Technical Director of the M&E sector and frequently engage with senior leaders within the UK business. We are a growing, ambitious consultancy and as we achieve our strategic growth objectives, we will have an abundance of career opportunities for talented and ambitious members of staff who want to grow.

Your responsibilities

• Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
• Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] systems and templates.
• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About you

• Proven experience at delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge relating to mechanical and electrical systems on building projects.
• Proven experience of working in a heavily biased/specialist mechanical and electrical cost management role in the construction industry.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline, ideally RICS accredited.
• Holding a professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS.
• Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre and post contract duties.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across a variety of sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high-quality work and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to mentor junior staff.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890. We provide expert project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG, and asset management. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer hybrid working as standard. Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. No agencies please.