Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E

  • Lonsite Limited
  • Apr 25, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E
  • Tier 1 Global Energy Infrastructure Contractor
  • Energy from Waste Project
  • Mechanical & Electrical Bias
  • Permanent: Up to £90,000 + Package
We are currently searching for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a landmark Energy from Waste project based in East London. This project will deliver a £1.5bn state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility which will serve up to 180,000 homes through direct power production and district heating networks.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be focusing on the M&E package for the scheme and form part of the senior commercial leadership team,

The role:
  • End-to-end commercial management of M&E subcontract packages, from tender stage through to final account
  • Lead procurement processes, including tendering, bid evaluation, and subcontractor selection
  • Prepare Bills of Quantities, scopes of work, and full tender documentation
  • Negotiate, draft, and manage subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
  • Oversee payment processes, valuations, and site verification of works completed
  • Manage variations, change control (FEWOs), back charges, and cost adjustments
  • Handle final accounts, claims, and dispute resolution with subcontractors
  • Collaborate with project, engineering, planning, and finance teams to maintain cost control, manage risk, and drive commercial performance
Required:
  • Proven experience working in a SQS role on Energy from Waste, major infrastructure, Oil & Gas or Nuclear sectors
  • Extensive experience with M&E packages, ideally have worked with a M&E subcontractor or a EPC contractor
  • Ability to manage multiple subcontract packages simultaneously
  • Expert commercial acumen, risk management and negotiation skills.

To apply for this role please send your CV through the portal or get in contact with Sam Marsden at Lonsite directly.