Cost Manager M&E

A senior-level Cost Manager M&E focused on pre-contract cost planning across major building projects in Canada and the USA.

This is a technical quantity surveyor job offering exposure to healthcare, commercial, residential and data centre developments valued up to $1bn, with relocation support and an excellent benefits package.

This quantity surveyor vacancy is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Experience gained in the UK/Ireland is welcomed, and visas will be obtained by the employer for international candidates and their families.

Project Details

The successful Cost Manager M&E candidate will support the delivery of major traditional building projects, with work focused on Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services.

Project sectors include healthcare facilities, large commercial developments, high-rise residential schemes and complex data centres. Individual project values range from small specialist packages through to flagship developments of up to CAD $1bn in total value.

Responsibilities and Duties

This is a technically focused cost management role within an established buildings cost consultancy team, working predominantly in the pre-contract phase.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed M&E cost plans, estimates and budgets for large-scale building projects
• Undertaking elemental and detailed cost analysis for both mechanical and electrical services
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict internal deadlines
• Providing cost advice during concept, schematic and detailed design stages
• Reviewing designs, specifications and drawings to identify cost risks and opportunities
• Producing tender documentation and supporting procurement strategies where required
• Evaluating tender returns and preparing cost reports for internal use
• Working closely with internal cost management and engineering teams
• Maintaining accurate cost data and benchmarks for future projects

Desired Skills and Experience

This role would suit an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong technical M&E capability.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Approximately 10 years’ experience in cost management or quantity surveying
• Proven experience covering both mechanical and electrical building services
• Strong background in traditional building projects such as healthcare, commercial or residential developments
• Extensive pre-contract cost planning experience
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Experience working in a technical, non-client-facing role environment
• Confidence working on large, complex projects, including projects of very high value

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Project Management or a related construction discipline
• Professional accreditation or working towards professional membership is desirable (RICS, CIQS, etc.)

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of a well-established international cost consultancy with a strong presence in Canada.

The employer specialises in providing high-quality cost management and advisory services on major building projects across multiple sectors, including healthcare, commercial, residential and mission-critical facilities.

The business is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and long-term career development opportunities for experienced professionals. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary CAD $150,000 – $170,000 per annum (negotiable)
• Comprehensive relocation package available
• 20 days annual holiday
• Full medical cover provided