Quantity Surveyor

Location: Central London + project sites (Fenchurch & Moorgate) Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (flexible working available) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary + car allowance

About the Role

A leading UK engineering and technology contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. You will work across technically complex projects in Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Security, and Smart Building Technologies, supporting major projects valued up to £20 million.

This position offers excellent long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on high-value, innovative building technology projects.

What You'll Be DoingCommercial Leadership

Manage full financial oversight of projects up to £20m.
Prepare CVRs, cost forecasts, valuations, and change control documentation.
Ensure compliance with commercial and contractual requirements.

Contract & Cost Control

Oversee budgets, monitor milestone expenditure, and lead monthly commercial reporting.
Conduct commercial reviews and validate labour productivity with delivery teams.

Stakeholder Management

Act as a key commercial point of contact for internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
Provide strategic commercial insight and support decision-making.

Why This Role?

Join a well-established organisation with significant year-on-year growth.
Work on high-value, technically challenging engineering and smart-building projects.
Clear, structured progression opportunities within a respected commercial function.
Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
Strong background delivering complex M&E / HVAC / MEP projects.
Solid understanding of JCT contracts.
Proactive, commercially astute, and committed to career development.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work full-time from a Central London office and attend project sites.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of sustainable building and smart energy solutions.
Experience with ELVS or BMS packages.
Previous exposure to the BMS industry.

Benefits Package

£65-75k basic salary
Car allowance
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance: 4× basic salary
Bupa Health Insurance
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays

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