Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Essex

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 + Package

The Company:

Our client is an M&E Specialist Contractor working in the Super-Prime Residential sector for the rich & famous celebrities throughout the UK with a longstanding 20+ year history. With a turnover in excess of £10m, they take on a mix of single dwelling/mansion projects ranging in values typically between £1.5m - £2.5m, with highest values around the £6m MEP mark. They work with large names across the High-End Residential sector such as Water Lilly, 800 Group, West Green & more!

The Role:

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit & collaborative contractor who are looking for their next Lead QS to oversee their commercial functions within the business and ensure all commercial activities are monitored & controlled.

Roles & Responsibilities :

· Prepare accurate, competitive, and detailed cost estimates for mechanical and electrical packages across high-end/luxury fit-out and refurbishment schemes

· Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and alignment with financial forecasts

· Lead the preparation of tender documentation, including BoQs, specifications, and contractual scopes for M&E works

· Produce and maintain cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and valuations throughout the project lifecycle

· Assist in procurement of subcontractors, materials, and plant – negotiating terms to deliver best value

· Provide commercial support to project teams, resolving contract variations and advising on risk management

· Attend site meetings and liaise with delivery teams to ensure that commercial and financial targets are being met

Candidate Profile:

· Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline

· Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a main contractor or M&E subcontractor environment

· Strong understanding of M&E systems and terminology, particularly in the context of complex refurbishment and fit-out projects

· Proficient in preparing cost plans, procurement strategies, and commercial reporting

· Excellent negotiation and communication skills; confident dealing with both internal and external stakeholders

· Driven, commercially astute, and eager to grow within a business that champions autonomy and internal progressive routes

Why Join?

·      £75,000 - £100,000 + Package

· Opportunity to be part of a high-growth phase within a well-established business

· Direct access to senior leadership with a platform to influence

· Exciting portfolio of landmark fit-out and refurbishment projects in Central London

· Supportive and collaborative team culture focused on high standards and commercial success