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MEP Quantity Surveyor

Key Talent Solutions
London · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
London, City of London
Category
Construction and Property

MEP Quantity Surveyor

Central London

Major high-end construction projects

Permanent | Site-based | Salary DOE



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Do you know the difference between a healthy variation and one that is about to destroy the CVR?


We are supporting an established high-end main contractor with the appointment of an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join its Central London team.

This is a hands-on commercial position with genuine ownership of substantial mechanical, electrical and public-health packages, from procurement and subcontract award through to variations, monthly reporting and final account.


What you will be doing

Owning the commercial performance of MEP packages

Producing monthly CVRs, forecasts, cash-flow and cost reports

Preparing subcontractor tender enquiries

Completing tender comparisons, levelling and risk reviews

Negotiating terms and placing MEP subcontracts

Administering contracts under JCT Design and Build

Assessing subcontractor applications and issuing payment notices

Pricing, negotiating and agreeing variations and instructions

Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering options

Managing packages through to final-account agreement

Working closely with MEP managers, project teams, consultants and subcontractors

Supporting junior members of the commercial team


What we are looking for

At least three years of MEP commercial experience

Main-contractor, developer-contractor or MEP-subcontractor background

Experience independently managing mechanical, electrical or combined MEP packages

Strong knowledge of JCT Design and Build contracts and subcontracts

Hands-on procurement and tendering experience

Experience with CVRs, forecasting and cost-value reconciliation

Knowledge of payments, payment notices, variations and final accounts

Construction, Quantity Surveying or Building Services qualification

Strong Excel, commercial and communication skills

Able to work site-based in Central London


Extra points for

High-end residential, hospitality, healthcare or major commercial experience

Projects above £30 million or MEP packages above £4 million

Bluebeam or AutoCAD knowledge

Earned-value reporting experience

Experience supporting or mentoring junior surveyors

Working pattern


This is a site-based Central London role, typically operating from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with occasional Saturday requirements.


Why consider it?

Major, prestigious Central London developments

Ownership of complex MEP packages

Direct exposure to senior commercial and MEP leadership

Clear opportunity to progress towards Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor level

Experience across luxury finishes, specialist contractors and technically demanding projects


Ready to put your commercial skills to work on some seriously impressive London projects? xwzovoh Apply today!



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