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 WaterLilly, 800 Group, WestGreen & 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