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A leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy, with a strong track record in delivering commercial, healthcare, and education schemes, is currently seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Reading. This is a consultancy-side role, focused on providing commercial support across the full project lifecycle on mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages, including both new build and refurbishment projects.
This highly respected firm operates nationally, working on high-value developments for both private and public sector clients. They are now looking to strengthen their cost consultancy team with a confident and technically capable M&E Quantity Surveyor who can lead from the front, liaise with design and delivery teams, and ensure effective cost control from feasibility through to final account.
The M&E Quantity Surveyor Role
The appointed M&E Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial delivery of M&E elements across a range of projects. This includes developing cost plans, procurement advice, value engineering, and post-contract cost management. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and end clients, ensuring that building services elements are delivered to budget and in line with programme expectations.
This is a great opportunity for an M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a structured consultancy environment with clear routes to progression and ongoing support for professional development.
M&E Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost plans and M&E estimates during pre-construction phases
- Manage procurement of M&E packages and support tender analysis
- Administer contracts and manage change control processes
- Undertake monthly valuations and provide cost reporting to clients
- Liaise with MEP consultants, contractors, and project managers
- Advise on value engineering, risk, and lifecycle cost considerations
- Support delivery of projects from feasibility through to final account
M&E Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 4 years' Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within a consultancy setting
- Proven experience managing M&E elements on construction projects
- Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and cost management tools
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICS accredited)
- Working towards MRICS or similar professional status preferred
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail
In Return
- Salary of 50,000 - 60,000 (depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Pension contribution and professional development support
- Career progression in a growing consultancy with a supportive team environment
If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.
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