Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

About the role

TSA Riley is looking to strengthen its Mechanical & Electrical team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor who has excellent technical knowledge of common M&E systems in the built environment. The role is based in the central London office in Blackfriars, with hybrid working available, and sits within a small team that supports project staff and clients with M&E-related cost management services across the UK. The successful candidate will also mentor and develop junior members of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Lead valuations, variations, payment recommendations and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor commercial performance, identify risks or opportunities and support corrective actions.
• Track contractual obligations, project changes and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolve contractual queries, address challenges and mitigate potential commercial disputes.
• Maintain cost data, contract records and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Keep clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners, managing expectations and building trusted relationships.
• Manage commercial compliance and contribute to risk management in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contribute to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment, in a specialist M&E cost management role.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, ideally RICS-accredited, with RICS professional accreditation.
• Full spectrum of pre- and post-contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement and contract administration.
• People management skills, including delegating work, quality assurance checking and supporting the development of junior staff.
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems on building projects.
• Digital tools for financial tracking, documentation and reporting.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and a collaborative, high-quality working style.

TSA Riley offers hybrid working as standard practice and welcomes applications from candidates who cannot commit to a full-time role or need flexible working. No agencies please.