M&E Quantity Surveyor

Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor (M&E QS) – Mechanical Bias Fit Out UK | London (Park Royal HQ) or Kent-based (flexible/hybrid options considered) | Competitive salary + benefits About Fit Out UK Fit Out UK is a leading interior fit out, logistics, and rollout specialist delivering high-quality, self-performed projects for blue-chip clients across retail, hospitality, banking, and commercial sectors. From our head office in North West London (Park Royal) and regional facilities, we excel in innovative, fast-track delivery—including branch transformations, modular solutions like banking pods, and nationwide programmes for major financial institutions. We are expanding our commercial team and seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor with a strong mechanical bias and proven estimating expertise to support our growing banking workstream, including ongoing and upcoming projects. The Role Reporting to the Senior QS/Commercial Lead, you will support day-to-day commercial activities across primarily banking fit-out and rollout projects. This hands-on position suits someone who thrives in tendering, procurement, and cost control within secure, high-profile financial environments with live operational constraints. Key Responsibilities * Leading tender preparation and submission for new projects, managing design changes and variations throughout the lifecycle (primarily on banking workstreams, e.g., branch transformations and specialist modular solutions). * Developing detailed cost plans, budgets, and priced work packages for M&E elements, with emphasis on mechanical services. * Full subcontractor procurement: preparing scopes of work, issuing tenders, negotiating terms, and agreeing final accounts. * Maintaining accurate variation logs, trackers, and change management in close collaboration with site management teams. * Managing general procurement trackers, producing material/equipment take-offs, and compiling equipment lists/schedules. * Supporting the commercial team with cost reporting, value engineering, and ensuring projects stay on budget and programme in fast-paced banking rollouts. What We're Looking For * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in M&E/fit-out/refurbishment projects, ideally with a mechanical bias (strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, ventilation, and associated systems in commercial/financial settings). * Solid background in estimating and tendering for fit-outs, preferably including banking, financial services, or high-street branch environments. * Experience on live operational projects (e.g., bank branches, secure financial fit-outs) is highly desirable. * Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, procurement, and contract management skills. * Proficiency in scopes of work, cost plans, budgets, variation tracking, and take-offs. * Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, and high-profile clients. * Relevant qualifications (e.g., RICS, CIOB, or degree in Quantity Surveying/Building Services) preferred but not essential with strong experience. What We Offer * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Excellent benefits package * Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for career progression * Exposure to prestigious banking programmes with a leading contractor, including high-profile work. If you're a proactive, mechanically-minded M&E QS eager to join a dynamic fit-out specialist with a robust pipeline, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant mechanical/estimating experience. Location: Primarily based at our London HQ (NW10) with flexibility for Kent/South East candidates; hybrid working available. Start date: Immediate / flexible for the right candidate. We look forward to welcoming a talented addition to the team