Senior Quantity Surveyor Projects in London

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager 65,000 – £85,000 + travel allowance, bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and more. Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of Business-as-Usual (BAU) works and major capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of complex, technical assets . While the portfolio includes data centres, prior data centre experience is not required . We welcome applicants from comparable infrastructure or technically complex building environments , such as healthcare, pharma, airports, rail, utilities, or large-scale commercial developments. This is a client-side, hands-on role , managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts. You’ll take ownership of building and MEP cost management from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts — ensuring value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and delivery. Strategic & Planning Develop early-stage cost advice to support commercial decision-making Cost & Project Management Produce detailed project budgets and cost plans with cash-flow forecasting Actively review scope, design, and tender information to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities Monitor costs against approved budgets and escalate risks or funding requirements Participate in contractor and supplier selection Evaluate claims, loss & expense, payless notices, and extensions of time Negotiate section, practical completion, and final accounts Risk, Safety & Compliance Provide cost input to project risk management and early warning processes Maintain awareness of Health & Safety risks and report issues in line with company policy Support insurance claims and capital allowances activities Attend project and team meetings and provide clear commercial reporting Maintain accurate project records using the document management system (ASite) 4+ years’ experience in cost management / quantity surveying ~ Strong exposure to building and MEP works ~ Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder communication ~ Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects Degree in QS / Commercial Management (or equivalent) Experience in sectors such as healthcare, pharma, transport, utilities, or critical facilities Exposure to technically challenging, high-value projects Supportive commercial team with strong governance and standards