MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor
AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services
Technical recruiters for the built environment
Location: West London (Hybrid)
Position Type: Permanent
Sector: Specialist MEP / Infrastructure
The Role
Are you a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in MEP subcontracting?
We are recruiting for a Tier 1/Specialist M&E contractor to take commercial ownership of a critical £70m infrastructure package, covering complex MEP works across shafts and portal buildings in West London.
This isn’t a hands-off monitoring role – you will be embedded in the project, driving commercial performance, managing risk and opportunity under NEC3/NEC4, and ensuring maximum entitlement across major variations and change management.
Key Responsibilities
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Commercial Leadership: Full commercial accountability for a £70m major MEP infrastructure package.
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Contract & Change Management: Proactively identify, manage, and submit compensation events, payment applications, and variations under NEC contracts.
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Subcontract Management: Lead sub-contractor accounts from procurement through to final account settlements.
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Risk & Opportunity: Work directly with operational teams to identify commercial risks early and maximise project margin.
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Reporting & Forecasting: Deliver precise commercial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and accurate final account negotiations with the client.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Criteria:
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Proven MEP/M&E Experience: Solid track record operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within an M&E or MEP environment.
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Contractor Background: Direct experience working for main contractors or Tier 1 MEP sub-contractors. Note: Purely client-side candidates will not be considered.
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Contractual Strength: Practical working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contract frameworks.
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Qualifications: Degree, HNC, or equivalent industry experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
Desirable:
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Prior experience delivering packages on mega-infrastructure projects.
Why You’ll Want This Role
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Competitive Base Salary + London Travel Allowance
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25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
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Pension: Up to 8% employer contribution
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Private Medical Insurance
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Personal Development & Progression: Dedicated career development pathway
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Support
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Flexible Benefits Package & Employee Discounts
How to Apply
If you meet the technical MEP/M&E requirements and have a background in contractor-side infrastructure delivery, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
Or, please reach out to sam.french@advance-trs.com or Whatsapp 07931 741801
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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