Job Title: Junior / Assistant M&E QS Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Healthcare A leading M&E Contractor are looking for a Junior / Assistant M&E QS to join their expanding team in Cambridge. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients and businesses across a multitude of sectors including Commercial, Education, Research & Technology, Healthcare, Leisure, Defence and Residential. These projects are typically valued up to 10M. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior / Assistant M&E QS to develop their career in quantity surveying within a supportive environment. The role is open to a newly qualified quantity surveyor graduate, someone with experience in the mechanical or electrical industry looking to come off the tools, or step away from supervision, who is keen to gain valuable knowledge and guidance to various stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-construction to project close out from an experienced commercial team. The successful candidate will be assisting the commercial and operations teams by helping manage all M&E financial and contractual aspects from initial calculations to the final account. As the Junior / Assistant M&E QS you will have the following responsibilities: Assist in preparing project costs and contracts. Assist preparing tender documents, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. Collaborate with quantity surveyors and project managers, assisting with risk management and cost control throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure successful project delivery. Review client payment notices. Help produce subcontract orders for supply chain. Support communication between clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure a smooth flow of information. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: Experience in the M&E industry or recent quantity surveying graduate. Overall knowledge of a wide variety of mechanical and electrical systems. Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new M&E QS opportunity within the Building Services sector (Junior M&E QS, Junior M&E Quantity Surveyor, Assistant M&E QS, Assistant M&E Quantity Surveyor, Trainee M&E QS, Trainee M&E Quantity Surveyor).
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Junior / Assistant M&E QS Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Healthcare A leading M&E Contractor are looking for a Junior / Assistant M&E QS to join their expanding team in Cambridge. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients and businesses across a multitude of sectors including Commercial, Education, Research & Technology, Healthcare, Leisure, Defence and Residential. These projects are typically valued up to 10M. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior / Assistant M&E QS to develop their career in quantity surveying within a supportive environment. The role is open to a newly qualified quantity surveyor graduate, someone with experience in the mechanical or electrical industry looking to come off the tools, or step away from supervision, who is keen to gain valuable knowledge and guidance to various stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-construction to project close out from an experienced commercial team. The successful candidate will be assisting the commercial and operations teams by helping manage all M&E financial and contractual aspects from initial calculations to the final account. As the Junior / Assistant M&E QS you will have the following responsibilities: Assist in preparing project costs and contracts. Assist preparing tender documents, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. Collaborate with quantity surveyors and project managers, assisting with risk management and cost control throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure successful project delivery. Review client payment notices. Help produce subcontract orders for supply chain. Support communication between clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure a smooth flow of information. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: Experience in the M&E industry or recent quantity surveying graduate. Overall knowledge of a wide variety of mechanical and electrical systems. Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new M&E QS opportunity within the Building Services sector (Junior M&E QS, Junior M&E Quantity Surveyor, Assistant M&E QS, Assistant M&E Quantity Surveyor, Trainee M&E QS, Trainee M&E Quantity Surveyor).
If you re looking to work for a company with a reputation for excellence, a supportive culture and a loyal and extensive customer base then this is the place for you. You could be a valued member of the companies experienced Commercial team This Senior M&E Quantity Surveyors role is for one leading M&E Contractors in the Healthcare sector who over the last 15+ years have maintained a reputation for quality. You will be involved in a variety of exciting projects across the country and will play an instrumental part in the Commercial department. Routes to progress are there for you to grab with both hands and staff retention is extremely high, as such you will be able to develop meaningful relationships from your colleagues and collaborate with them. As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will be: Preparing and reporting Cost Value Reconciliation Reports Analysing and evaluating commercial risks Maintaining all contract documentation and advising on contractual matters Sub-Contract procurement and management, including monthly valuations and certifications Preparation and submission of interim valuations to clients Ongoing management of variations Dispute resolution Agreement of final accounts Overseeing Junior Quantity Surveyors Procurement of specialist sub-contract packages alongside the project management team Procurement of specialist plant and equipment alongside the project management team Develop and maintain positive long-term customer relationships Developing programmes alongside the project management team Representation at monthly project meetings We would love to speak to people who are currently working within the Building Services Sector as a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or Electrical Quantity Surveyor. Finally, if you have any of the following qualifications, we would love to hear from you: HND, BSc, or MSc in Quantity Surveying or MEP Commercial Management. As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor your salary will be within the £60K-£70K region plus a Company car or car allowance. As part of your employment with the company you will receive automatic enrolment in the private healthcare and pension schemes. The company run a hybrid working scheme where you can work 2 days from home per week. The development of employees is forefront in the company s way of working, therefore opportunities for growth within the business are present for those who want it. Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, Fareham TW573 £60K-£70K, Car / Car allowance, Pension, Healthcare, Hybrid working
Jun 18, 2025
Full time
If you re looking to work for a company with a reputation for excellence, a supportive culture and a loyal and extensive customer base then this is the place for you. You could be a valued member of the companies experienced Commercial team This Senior M&E Quantity Surveyors role is for one leading M&E Contractors in the Healthcare sector who over the last 15+ years have maintained a reputation for quality. You will be involved in a variety of exciting projects across the country and will play an instrumental part in the Commercial department. Routes to progress are there for you to grab with both hands and staff retention is extremely high, as such you will be able to develop meaningful relationships from your colleagues and collaborate with them. As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will be: Preparing and reporting Cost Value Reconciliation Reports Analysing and evaluating commercial risks Maintaining all contract documentation and advising on contractual matters Sub-Contract procurement and management, including monthly valuations and certifications Preparation and submission of interim valuations to clients Ongoing management of variations Dispute resolution Agreement of final accounts Overseeing Junior Quantity Surveyors Procurement of specialist sub-contract packages alongside the project management team Procurement of specialist plant and equipment alongside the project management team Develop and maintain positive long-term customer relationships Developing programmes alongside the project management team Representation at monthly project meetings We would love to speak to people who are currently working within the Building Services Sector as a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or Electrical Quantity Surveyor. Finally, if you have any of the following qualifications, we would love to hear from you: HND, BSc, or MSc in Quantity Surveying or MEP Commercial Management. As a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor your salary will be within the £60K-£70K region plus a Company car or car allowance. As part of your employment with the company you will receive automatic enrolment in the private healthcare and pension schemes. The company run a hybrid working scheme where you can work 2 days from home per week. The development of employees is forefront in the company s way of working, therefore opportunities for growth within the business are present for those who want it. Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, Fareham TW573 £60K-£70K, Car / Car allowance, Pension, Healthcare, Hybrid working
Your new company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety.
As Senior Building Surveyor, you will either be working on a large social housing framework contract managing refurbishment and maintenance projects across SE postcodes, alternatively you will be working on education projects taking over from a Senior Manager looking to move away from the sector. The projects they've won alone in the lockdown period, will see them through to mid 2022 without taking in to account the projects they had before, putting them in a strong position if another lockdown was to occur.
You will be working in a team of 12, where you will report into an Associate and have junior surveyors beneath you. At the moment there is a mix of WFH and working in the office which is currently led by the employee, the Partner managing the division has no desire to change that so this role would be ideal for someone looking for a better work - life balance.
Your new role
In the role of Senior Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview.
What you'll get in return
As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £55k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Your new company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety.
As Senior Building Surveyor, you will either be working on a large social housing framework contract managing refurbishment and maintenance projects across SE postcodes, alternatively you will be working on education projects taking over from a Senior Manager looking to move away from the sector. The projects they've won alone in the lockdown period, will see them through to mid 2022 without taking in to account the projects they had before, putting them in a strong position if another lockdown was to occur.
You will be working in a team of 12, where you will report into an Associate and have junior surveyors beneath you. At the moment there is a mix of WFH and working in the office which is currently led by the employee, the Partner managing the division has no desire to change that so this role would be ideal for someone looking for a better work - life balance.
Your new role
In the role of Senior Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview.
What you'll get in return
As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £55k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Junior Mechanical Estimator – Kent – Salary up to £30,000 + Package
Our client are an independent family run contractor who specialise in mechanical and electrical installations. Working within the commercial office and high end residential sectors they boast a extensive list of clients. With a turnover of circa £10M and a history spanning 30 years they benefit from a large amount of repeat business. They have seen no slow down during the lockdown period, and due to a influx of tenders are now looking to strengthen their estimating department.
They are seeking a Junior Estimator to work with one of the Directors; assisting with compiling tender documents as well as other tasks across the Head Office function.
Duties / Responsibilities:
* Assisting with sending out of enquiries and gaining quotations from the supply chain at tender stage
* Assisting with compiling cost estimates and material pricing / costs using excel
* Interpretation of drawings / schedules and take off’s
* Assist with the bid paperwork and filing of information in preparation to be submitted
* Communication with clients and customers alike in the tender process
* All round assistance in the head office in associated tasks
The ideal candidate will:
* Have basic knowledge of building services engineering, possibly working previously as a Junior Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator would be ideal.
* A HNC/D in Building service Engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
Working closely with the director / mentor, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor and kick start your estimating career
Jun 23, 2020
Permanent
Junior Mechanical Estimator – Kent – Salary up to £30,000 + Package
Our client are an independent family run contractor who specialise in mechanical and electrical installations. Working within the commercial office and high end residential sectors they boast a extensive list of clients. With a turnover of circa £10M and a history spanning 30 years they benefit from a large amount of repeat business. They have seen no slow down during the lockdown period, and due to a influx of tenders are now looking to strengthen their estimating department.
They are seeking a Junior Estimator to work with one of the Directors; assisting with compiling tender documents as well as other tasks across the Head Office function.
Duties / Responsibilities:
* Assisting with sending out of enquiries and gaining quotations from the supply chain at tender stage
* Assisting with compiling cost estimates and material pricing / costs using excel
* Interpretation of drawings / schedules and take off’s
* Assist with the bid paperwork and filing of information in preparation to be submitted
* Communication with clients and customers alike in the tender process
* All round assistance in the head office in associated tasks
The ideal candidate will:
* Have basic knowledge of building services engineering, possibly working previously as a Junior Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Estimator would be ideal.
* A HNC/D in Building service Engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
Working closely with the director / mentor, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor and kick start your estimating career
Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing business with an excellent office environment and future opportunities? Please keep reading!
We're currently seeking a Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (roughly 1-2 years experience would be ideal) for a very well established mechanical contractor (HVAC and Mechanical Building Services) based in Essex. The role will be working partially in the office near Colchester and partially out on site across Essex and into London.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful business with future potential for progression. Our clients have a great office environment and regularly organise company activities and events.
On offer will be a basic salary between £25k - £35k depending on how much experience you have, a company car and a great all-round package included 25 days holiday as standard.
The company specialise in the design and installation of mechanical services (Air Conditioning, Heating, Boilers, Ventilation etc) within the commercial sector and also in very high end properties in central London.
Junior/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
- At least 1+ years experience in Quantity Surveying
- Ideally experienced in the Building Services industry, although other background will be considered
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a similar construction degree
- Excellent IT skills
- Working knowledge of common standard forms of contracts (NEC, JCT etc)
Package:
- £25K - £35K basic salary (dependant on experience)
- 25 days holiday
- Car
- Excellent company benefits
If you are interested in being considered for the above role - please apply today!
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately White Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Jan 22, 2017
Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing business with an excellent office environment and future opportunities? Please keep reading!
We're currently seeking a Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor (roughly 1-2 years experience would be ideal) for a very well established mechanical contractor (HVAC and Mechanical Building Services) based in Essex. The role will be working partially in the office near Colchester and partially out on site across Essex and into London.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful business with future potential for progression. Our clients have a great office environment and regularly organise company activities and events.
On offer will be a basic salary between £25k - £35k depending on how much experience you have, a company car and a great all-round package included 25 days holiday as standard.
The company specialise in the design and installation of mechanical services (Air Conditioning, Heating, Boilers, Ventilation etc) within the commercial sector and also in very high end properties in central London.
Junior/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
- At least 1+ years experience in Quantity Surveying
- Ideally experienced in the Building Services industry, although other background will be considered
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a similar construction degree
- Excellent IT skills
- Working knowledge of common standard forms of contracts (NEC, JCT etc)
Package:
- £25K - £35K basic salary (dependant on experience)
- 25 days holiday
- Car
- Excellent company benefits
If you are interested in being considered for the above role - please apply today!
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately White Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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