Senior M&E SQS Needed ASAP

Project: Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment (Flagship Scheme)

Location: Central London

Role: Senior M&E SQS

Rate: Up to £450 - £500 per day (DOE) Ltd or CIS

Start: Immediate interviews & start

An experienced freelance Senior M&E SQS is required to support a major flagship commercial fit-out and refurbishment scheme in Central London, working with a Tier One contractor.

This is a technically complex, design-led project involving high-value M&E packages and a significant volume of change across multiple phases of the build. The initial programme runs for circa 6 months, with a strong likelihood of extension to 12 months and further work beyond.

The Project

·        Large-scale £80mn + commercial fit-out and refurbishment

·        High-spec Cat A & Cat B spaces

·        Retail units, amenity areas, and specialist environments, including auditoriums

·        Significant M&E value with complex coordination requirements

·        High volume of variations and ongoing design development

·        Logistically challenging Central London location

Your Responsibilities

·        Lead M&E commercial management across the project

·        Manage and price variations and change control

·        Oversee subcontractor accounts and commercial performance

·        Work closely with the on-site Commercial Manager and wider project team

·        Ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting

·        Support procurement and package management where required

·        Maintain strong commercial governance across all M&E packages

What We’re Looking For

·        Proven experience as an SQS working on M&E packages

·        Background with a main contractor or specialist M&E subcontractor

·        Strong experience managing variations on complex fit-out or refurbishment schemes

·        Commercially astute with strong attention to detail

·        Comfortable operating within fast-paced, high-value projects

·        Experience on Central London schemes preferred

What’s on Offer

·        Initial 6-month freelance contract (likely extension to 12 months+)

·        Competitive day rate (up to £500 DOE) – Ltd or CIS

·        Opportunity to work on a flagship project with a Tier One contractor

·        Strong pipeline of future work