Title: Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor – London

Location: London, UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing project team delivering major, technically complex schemes – including large-scale data centres – for blue-chip clients.

This is an ideal role for a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to work on high-profile projects with clear progression to Commercial Manager and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the commercial delivery of multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Review tender documentation in detail to identify risks and opportunities.
• Approve and manage contractors/suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, including EOT notifications and claims.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and project performance, ensuring robust cost control.
• Prepare subcontracts and manage them to ensure compliance with scope and contractual terms.
• Produce and present reports on project progress, commercial position, and solutions to challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client and PQS relationships to secure repeat business.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (or equivalent) recognised by SCSI and/or RICS.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in MEP quantity surveying.
• Experience on large-scale data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of RIAI, FIDIC, and JCT contracts.
• Proven commercial acumen and understanding of market conditions.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve contractual conflicts.
• Attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Work on prestigious, technically complex projects with blue-chip clients.
• Structured career development programme and mentoring support.
• Clear progression path: Senior QS → Commercial Manager → Commercial Director.
• Collaborative, high-performance team culture.