Lead M&E Quantity Surveyor
Location: Billericay, Essex (HYBRID/FLEXI WORKING)
Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 + Package
The Company:
Our client is an M&E Specialist Contractor working in the Super-Prime Residential sector for the rich & famous celebrities throughout the UK with a longstanding 20+ year history. With a turnover in excess of £10m, they take on a mix of single dwelling/mansion projects ranging in values typically between £1.5m - £2.5m, with highest values around the £6m MEP mark. They work with large names across the High-End Residential sector such as WaterLilly, WestGreen & more!
The Role:
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit & collaborative contractor who are looking for their next Lead QS to oversee their commercial functions within the business and ensure all commercial activities are monitored & controlled.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Prepare accurate, competitive, and detailed cost estimates for mechanical and electrical packages across high-end/luxury fit-out and refurbishment schemes
* Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and alignment with financial forecasts
* Lead the preparation of tender documentation, including BoQs, specifications, and contractual scopes for M&E works
* Produce and maintain cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and valuations throughout the project lifecycle
* Assist in procurement of subcontractors, materials, and plant – negotiating terms to deliver best value
* Provide commercial support to project teams, resolving contract variations and advising on risk management
* Attend site meetings and liaise with delivery teams to ensure that commercial and financial targets are being met
Candidate Profile:
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
* Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a main contractor or M&E subcontractor environment
* Strong understanding of M&E systems and terminology, particularly in the context of complex refurbishment and fit-out projects
* Proficient in preparing cost plans, procurement strategies, and commercial reporting
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills; confident dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
* Driven, commercially astute, and eager to grow within a business that champions autonomy and internal progressive routes
Why Join?
* £75,000 - £100,000+ Package
* Opportunity to be part of a high-growth phase within a well-established business
* Direct access to senior leadership with a platform to influence
* Exciting portfolio of landmark fit-out and refurbishment projects in Central London
* Supportive and collaborative team culture focused on high standards and commercial success