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Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
- Posted 09 March 2026
- Salary £80000 - £90000 per annum, Benefits: 2 days Hybrid working per week, £5000 travel allowance, 2x bonus schemes, private healthcare, pension & 24 days annual leave
- LocationGreater London
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors Building Services
- ReferenceBH-40341
Job description
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
Principal Contractor (MEP Division)
London (Zone 2) – Hybrid Working Available
We are seeking a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected principal contractor, renowned for delivering high-quality data centre and commercial fit-out projects across the Southeast and other parts of the UK.
With an annual turnover of approximately £90m, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and long-term client partnerships. With a strong pipeline of prestigious schemes and a proven track record of promoting from within, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of major projects and lead commercial delivery from start to finish.
You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a flagship Central London fit-out project, ensuring cost control, value optimisation, and contractual compliance. This role offers the autonomy to run your own schemes while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Hybrid Working
The business supports a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing up to 2 days per week working from home, with the remaining time spent between the London office and project sites. This provides a strong balance between collaboration, project visibility, and personal flexibility.
Why Join?
This contractor is known for:
Principal Contractor (MEP Division)
London (Zone 2) – Hybrid Working Available
We are seeking a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected principal contractor, renowned for delivering high-quality data centre and commercial fit-out projects across the Southeast and other parts of the UK.
With an annual turnover of approximately £90m, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and long-term client partnerships. With a strong pipeline of prestigious schemes and a proven track record of promoting from within, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of major projects and lead commercial delivery from start to finish.
You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of a flagship Central London fit-out project, ensuring cost control, value optimisation, and contractual compliance. This role offers the autonomy to run your own schemes while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Hybrid Working
The business supports a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing up to 2 days per week working from home, with the remaining time spent between the London office and project sites. This provides a strong balance between collaboration, project visibility, and personal flexibility.
Why Join?
This contractor is known for:
- Clear career progression into Commercial Management roles
- Significant investment in training and professional development
- Trust and autonomy for senior staff
- A friendly, collaborative working culture
- A stable business with £90m annual turnover and strong project pipeline
- Leading procurement, cost planning, and subcontractor management
- Preparing and presenting valuations, cost reports, and contract documentation
- Working closely with project and site teams to ensure commercial success
- Driving value engineering initiatives and maintaining tight cost control
- Managing client relationships and attending key meetings
- Mentoring junior QS team members
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally with strong MEP project exposure
- Proven ability to run projects independently from inception to final account
- Relevant degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience)
- £5,000 annual travel allowance
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Project completion bonus
- Private medical healthcare
- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working – 2 days WFH per week
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Tailored professional development programme
