Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor
Project: Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment (Flagship Scheme)
Location: Central London
Role: Senior M&E SQS
Rate: Up to £450 - £500 per day (DOE) Ltd or CIS
Start: Immediate interviews & start
An experienced freelance Senior M&E SQS is required to support a major flagship commercial fit-out and refurbishment scheme in Central London, working with a Tier One contractor.
This is a technically complex, design-led project involving high-value M&E packages and a significant volume of change across multiple phases of the build. The initial programme runs for circa 6 months, with a strong likelihood of extension to 12 months and further work beyond.
The Project
· Large-scale £80mn + commercial fit-out and refurbishment
· High-spec Cat A & Cat B spaces
· Retail units, amenity areas, and specialist environments, including auditoriums
· Significant M&E value with complex coordination requirements
· High volume of variations and ongoing design development
· Logistically challenging Central London location
Your Responsibilities
· Lead M&E commercial management across the project
· Manage and price variations and change control
· Oversee subcontractor accounts and commercial performance
· Work closely with the on-site Commercial Manager and wider project team
· Ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting
· Support procurement and package management where required
· Maintain strong commercial governance across all M&E packages
What We’re Looking For
· Proven experience as an SQS working on M&E packages
· Background with a main contractor or specialist M&E subcontractor
· Strong experience managing variations on complex fit-out or refurbishment schemes
· Commercially astute with strong attention to detail
· Comfortable operating within fast-paced, high-value projects
· Experience on Central London schemes preferred
What’s on Offer
· Initial 6-month freelance contract (likely extension to 12 months+)
· Competitive day rate (up to £500 DOE) – Ltd or CIS
· Opportunity to work on a flagship project with a Tier One contractor
· Strong pipeline of future work