_{19th August, 2026}

M&E Quantity Surveyor
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Package
Sector: Construction / Mechanical & Electrical / New Build / M&E Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-time
 
The Opportunity
Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established and growing contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based from their offices in Maidstone, Kent.
Working as part of a wider team of Quantity Surveyors, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical projects across the South East, covering both M&E installations for new build construction projects and ongoing M&E maintenance works.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E Quantity Surveyor looking to join a well-established commercial team while taking ownership of specialist mechanical and electrical projects from a commercial perspective.
Previous M&E Quantity Surveying experience is essential for this position.
 
The Role
As M&E Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of mechanical and electrical projects, working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.
 
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of M&E projects across the South East.
• Working across both new build M&E installation projects and M&E maintenance contracts.
• Managing projects commercially from initial stages through to final account.
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, appointments, valuations and payments.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing regular cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations.
• Managing change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier accounts through to final account.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Contract Managers and operational teams.
• Ensuring accurate commercial records and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting the wider Quantity Surveying team and contributing to commercial best practice across the business.

About You
We are looking for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with demonstrable experience within the Mechanical & Electrical sector.
 
You will ideally have:

• Previous M&E Quantity Surveying experience - essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical construction packages.
• Experience commercially managing M&E projects from procurement through to final account.
• Experience with new build M&E installations and/or M&E maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, subcontractor management and cost reporting.
• Good contractual and commercial awareness.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and commercial risk.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload while working effectively within a wider commercial team.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Based from the Maidstone, Kent office.
• Opportunity to join an established and experienced commercial team.
• Responsibility for a portfolio of specialist M&E projects across the South East.
• Exposure to both new build M&E installations and M&E maintenance projects.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.

Interested?
If you're an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within an established contractor, Hill McGlynn would like to hear from you.
 
For further information about the role, company and M&E project portfolio, please apply today and a member of the Hill McGlynn team will be in touch.

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