M&E Quantity Surveyor

M&E Quantity Surveyor – Oxford

A leading international construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their Oxford team. This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E Quantity Surveyor to work within a well-established cost management business delivering technically complex projects for major clients across the built environment.

The successful M&E Quantity Surveyor will focus on the commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages, supporting projects from early-stage feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. Working closely with clients, design teams and specialist contractors, the M&E Quantity Surveyor will provide detailed cost advice while ensuring building services expenditure remains controlled throughout delivery.

This position would suit an M&E Quantity Surveyor with consultancy or contractor-side experience who wants to develop within a multidisciplinary environment. The role offers exposure to challenging MEP-led projects, alongside the opportunity to strengthen technical knowledge, client-facing capability and overall commercial responsibility.

• Preparing M&E cost plans, estimates and project budgets
• Reviewing mechanical and electrical designs from a commercial perspective
• Producing tender documentation and analysing specialist MEP submissions
• Managing valuations, variations, change control and payment recommendations
• Monitoring project costs and producing regular financial reports
• Supporting procurement strategy for mechanical and electrical packages
• Negotiating final accounts with contractors and specialist subcontractors
• Working closely with clients, engineers and wider project teams throughout delivery

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Building Services or a related construction discipline
• Relevant UK experience within M&E Quantity Surveying or building services commercial management
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and associated construction costs
• Experience across both pre- and post-contract stages
• Working towards MRICS, MCIOB or another recognised construction qualification would be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Strong numerical, reporting and client-facing communication skills

• £45,000 – £60,000 per annum
• Oxford-based position
• Exposure to technically challenging M&E projects
• Support towards professional development and chartership
• Opportunity to progress within an international consultancy environment