TSA Riley
M&E Quantity Surveyor | London, UK
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M&E Quantity Surveyor | London, UK
About The Role
TSA Riley is looking to strengthen our Mechanical & Electrical team by hiring a Quantity Surveyor with a solid foundation of technical knowledge on common M&E systems within the built environment.
The role will be based out of our central London office with hybrid working arrangements available. This office is conveniently located in the Blackfriars area of London. You will join a small team and play a pivotal role within that team and the wider UK business.
Your role will see you support our project staff and our clients with M&E related cost management services. This is a national service, which may see you collaborating with our staff and clients across the whole of the UK business. Hence, giving you great variety within your role.
Your key relationships will see you report into the Technical Director of the M&E sector and frequently engage with senior leaders within the UK business, to provide support and advice on their projects. We are a growing, ambitious consultancy and as we achieve our strategic growth objectives, we will have an abundance of career opportunities for talented and ambitious members of staff who want to grow.
If this sounds like the sort of role and business where you feel you could make an impact and grow your career, then we'd love to hear from you — and let's grow together!
Role Responsibilities
Quantity Surveyors manage the commercial delivery of projects, including:
- Cost planning
- Procurement
- Contract administration
- Variation assessment
While coordinating inputs from consultants, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders. They play an essential role in ensuring commercial accuracy and performance throughout the project lifecycle and supporting strong client outcomes. The work is varied, and you'll contribute by:
- Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
- Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
- Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
- Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
- Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
- Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
- Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
- Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
- Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
- Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
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Requirements
Our Quantity Surveyors bring a strong foundation of commercial knowledge, delivery coordination experience, and collaborative drive to manage the cost and contractual aspects of project delivery. They thrive in dynamic environments, communicate clearly, and contribute to a positive team culture while supporting strong client outcomes.
Quantity Surveyors should bring a combination of the following:
- A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Ideally accredited by the RICS.
- Several years of experience in delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
- Experience carrying out quantity surveying roles specifically focused on the M&E packages of larger projects within the built environment, and built up a strong foundation of technical knowledge relating to common M&E systems.
- Progressing towards attaining chartership with the RICS or similar equivalent professional body.
- Solid understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
- Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts, and different delivery contexts.
- Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
- A known reputation for high-quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
- Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.
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About Us
TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage, dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In the Asia Pacific region, we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.
Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets. We call this project consulting.
We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution.
This uniquely broad range of services — across the project lifecycle — means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact, and certainty for our clients' projects.
Values
- We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other, and succeed as one global team.
- We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
- We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting, and sustainable impact.
- We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas, and turn our curiosity into progress.
Equality & Flexibility
TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Are interested in flexible working.
- May require flexible or hybrid work arrangements.
We provide hybrid working as standard practice. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
Contact: recruitment@tsariley.uk
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