Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

TSA Riley 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 Cambridge office with hybrid working arrangements available. Our recently refurbished office is located in Girton to the north of the city and has great transport links and free parking.

You will join a small team and play a pivotal role within that team and the wider UK business, supporting our project staff and 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, giving you great variety within your role.

In addition to your cost management responsibilities, we are also looking for someone with strong people management skills to mentor and develop our 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, providing support and advice on projects.

• 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 TSA Riley 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 TSA Riley standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

• 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 accredited by the RICS.
• 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, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• 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.
• Experience of working in agile environments and contributing to cross‑functional teams.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to work closely with junior staff members, delegating work, quality‑assuring other staff’s work and supporting their development.

TSA Riley has a 130‑year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms. Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

Plan. Deliver. Optimise. We call this project consulting. We provide…