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Joshua Robert

Interim M&E Quantity Surveyor

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 80 /hour

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

Stakeholder Management Cost Management

Job Specifications

Interim M&E Quantity Surveyor

Location: West London

Sector: Data Centre

Contract: Interim

Rate: Up to £600 per day

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Interim M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a major Data Centre development in West London.

This role is working on behalf of a specialist MEP Cost Consultancy, providing commercial and cost management support on a live, high-value mission-critical project. The successful candidate will join an established delivery team and play a key role in managing mechanical and electrical packages through a critical stage of the programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute M&E QS who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, technically complex Data Centre environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial management of mechanical and electrical packages
Subcontractor procurement and package tender analysis
Cost reporting and forecasting
Variations assessment and agreement
Change control management
Cash flow forecasting
Risk and value management
Liaison with client, contractor, and design teams
Support in final account negotiations

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor
Strong background in large-scale industrial, mission-critical, or Data Centre projects (preferred)
Experience working for an MEP contractor or specialist MEP cost consultancy
Strong understanding of NEC or JCT contract forms
Ability to work independently within a live project environment
Excellent commercial reporting and stakeholder management skills
Available for immediate start

Desirable

Data Centre project experience
Experience working within Tier 1 contractor environments
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
RICS chartered (or working towards)

What’s on Offer

Competitive day rate up to £600 per day
Immediate start on a flagship Data Centre project
Opportunity to work with a specialist MEP cost consultancy
Exposure to a high-profile, technically complex scheme

About the Company

About us Joshua Robert Recruitment is a progressive partnership of like-minded, experienced property recruiters, who passionately believe that when people thrive, organisations succeed. Our aim is to provide successful talent attraction strategies, offer innovative support and become an extension of our client’s businesses. Joshua Robert was created with the ambition to think differently about property recruitment. We are backed by James Caan’s venture capital firm, Recruitment Entrepreneur. Our Vision Joshua Robert’s... Know more