Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH)
Location: Essex / London Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £110,000 + Extensive + Benefits (enquire for more details)
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to join an established building services contractor, supporting the commercial delivery of a major, high-profile development within the life sciences sector.
Based in / around the Essex area, the project involves the construction of a specialist high-specification bioscience facility, incorporating advanced laboratories, testing facilities and complex MEP installations.
This is a significant project running through to 2031 and the pre-construction phase is expected to continue until mid-2028, offering the opportunity to become involved at an early stage and play a key role in shaping the commercial and procurement strategy.
The position operates on a flexible hybrid basis, combining office, site and home-based working.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the commercial management and financial performance of allocated MEPH packages.
- Manage procurement activities, including subcontract enquiries, tender reviews, negotiations and order placement.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, financial forecasts, valuations and cash flow projections.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, compensation events and final account negotiations.
- Administer NEC contracts, ensuring contractual notices, early warnings and compensation events are managed effectively and within required timescales.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to protect margins and maximise project value.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers and design teams to manage package interfaces and support successful project delivery.
- Provide commercial guidance and support to junior members of the team where required.
What We re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the M&E / MEP building services sector.
- Essential: Strong working knowledge and practical experience administering NEC contracts.
- Experience commercially managing substantial MEP packages on complex construction projects.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health services, procurement and subcontract management.
- Experience across life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratories or other technically demanding sectors would be advantageous.
- Confident managing commercial reporting, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
