MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor

📍 Slough, Berkshire | Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to join a major construction and engineering business delivering some of the UK's most complex building and infrastructure projects.
This role sits within a specialist Building Services commercial team and offers exposure to large-scale MEP packages across commercial, mission critical, and technically challenging construction projects.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the commercial interests of the business while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of significant MEP packages and supporting successful project delivery from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage MEP contracts throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure contractual obligations and responsibilities are effectively managed
• Monitor contract notices, terms, conditions, and entitlements
• Manage applications, valuations, payments, and variations
• Lead change management and variation recovery processes
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage commercial risk and maximise project profitability
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance
• Support the delivery of projects in line with quality, safety, and financial objectives

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience leading MEP commercial activities on major construction projects
• Experience managing multiple subcontract packages valued at £5M-£10M+
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law
• Experience working under Design & Build contracts
• Ability to manage client expectations and commercial negotiations
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline
• Relevant CSCS Card
• SMSTS certification
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major, high-profile construction projects
• Long-term career development and progression
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment

This role would suit a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor, or experienced Project Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step on major building services and mission critical projects.