Job Description:

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southwark Council, who are offering a permanent position for the right candidate.

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical & Engineering) this role will be based at: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom, 2 days WFH is the standard per week
Salary offered: £54,360.00 - £61,686

The right candidate will:

Senior Quantity Surveyor specialising in Mechanical Services to lead commercial management across Southwark Councils major Individual and District Heating contracts, Water Hygiene and Building Energy Management Systems, managing over 8,000 jobs per month. This is a specialist, high-value, high-complexity role, central to the delivery of safe, compliant and resilient heating and water services for thousands of residents.

• Lead commercial control across all heating and water contracts, ensuring accuracy, value for money and compliance
• Review contract documentation and support the tendering of district heating schemes
• Prepare budget forecasts and monthly financial reporting
• Undertake monthly valuations, including verification of Prime Cost sums
• Review dayworks, manual orders and schedule of rates compliance
• Monitor Planned Preventative Maintenance costs
• Conduct post-inspection reviews and adjust contractor valuations where required
• Reconcile historic accounts and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Issue certificates, pay less notices and valuation reports on a strict monthly timetable

We require the following:

• Strong understanding of mechanical services, district heating or other complex M&E systems
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value, multi-contract portfolios
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong commercial rigour

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,