Quantity Surveyor (M&E)
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Location: Central London
Salary: Depending on Experience
Quantity Surveyor — London
Higgins McGrath are hiring a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing London team, working on mechanical and electrical building services projects — including a major works set to bring 2,150 jobs and £140 million a year in economic value to the region.
Most Quantity Surveyor roles hand you a project once it's already underway. This one doesn't. You'll manage costs from early design right through to Practical Completion and beyond — the full picture, not just your slice of it. And you'll report directly to the Commercial Manager and Managing Director, not three layers removed from either.
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll:
- Control costs and secure the successful financial delivery of mechanical and electrical projects
- Progress monthly valuations and manage variations and changes as they arise
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and site staff
- Maintain financial control including job costing reviews and final accounts
- Review and approve contracts ahead of signing, flagging issues and assumptions early
- Develop processes and controls that genuinely improve how the team works
This Quantity Surveyor role suits someone who wants ownership of the full project lifecycle, not just a piece of it.
What you'll need for this Quantity Surveyor role:
- Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying
- Working toward or qualified with RICS, CIOB or ICES
- 3+ years post-qualification experience in a surveying role, ideally in building construction
- Experience with JCT form of contract administration, from both client and sub-contractor perspective
- Strong IT literacy, xgikmsk including cost value reporting procedures
5 years' post-qualification experience is a bonus, not a requirement — if you meet the rest, don't rule yourself out.
What you'll get:
Cash health plan with EAP, 4x salary death in service, pension, enhanced maternity & paternity, paid professional subscriptions, cycle to work scheme, corporate gym discount, and genuine training and development — including support toward RICS, CIOB or ICES if you're not there yet.
About:
The firm is a UK Top 30 multi-disciplinary building-services contractor with offices across England and Scotland...
Quantity Surveyor in London employer: Higgins McGrath
Join a dynamic family business that values innovation and personal growth, as you take the lead in shaping a brand-new office dedicated to mechanical estimating. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme, and a culture that encourages you to build your own processes and relationships, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career. Experience the satisfaction of being part of a well-established firm with a strong track record across various sectors, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and genuine support for your professional development.
