Job Title: Senior / Quantity Surveyor (M&E;)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role We are representing a premier international cost consultancy seeking a skilled M&E; Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Toronto or Vancouver .
You will act as a commercial lead, providing specialist Mechanical and Electrical cost planning, procurement advice, and post-contract management across high-profile real estate and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities Pre-Contract Cost Planning: Prepare detailed M&E; cost plans, feasibility estimates, and quantity take-offs from concept design through tender package preparation.
Tender & Procurement: Evaluate subcontractor M&E; bids, perform value engineering, and lead commercial negotiations.
Post-Contract Administration: Assess monthly progress draws, review and negotiate M&E; variation requests/change orders, and settle final accounts.
Advisory & Benchmarking: Provide strategic advice to clients, architects,
and engineering teams on M&E; cost drivers, market trends, and risk management.
Requirements Experience: 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience with a dedicated focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E;) services.
Chartership: MRICS or PQS (CIQS) designation strongly preferred.
Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering, or Construction Management.
Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with estimating software (e.g., CostX) and strong familiarity with Canadian building standards and M&E; market rates.
What’s Offered Competitive base salary tailored to the Toronto/Vancouver market
Extended health perks, pension, and paid professional membership dues (RICS/CIQS)
Clear career development path within a leading global consultancy