Quantity Surveying Services in Cambridge

At Delta M&E, we provide specialist Quantity Surveying (QS) services focused exclusively on the complex financial and contractual management of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services. Our expertise ensures your project's costs are accurately estimated, tightly controlled, and successfully managed from the earliest stages through to final account settlement.

Our Core M&E Quantity Surveying Offering

We bridge the gap between technical design and financial reality, offering services vital for cost certainty and control:

• Cost Planning & Estimating: Providing detailed, discipline-specific M&E cost estimates at various project stages (from early concept to detailed design). We utilise our deep market knowledge to give realistic Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Life Cycle Costing advice.

• Budget Control: Establishing robust financial control mechanisms, including detailed cost breakdowns, cash flow forecasts, and continuous monitoring against the approved budget throughout the project lifecycle.

• Value Engineering (VE): Proactively identifying and proposing design or system alternatives that reduce project costs without compromising essential performance or quality requirements.

• Procurement Management: Advising on the most appropriate M&E procurement strategies, preparing tender documentation (including Bills of Quantities for M&E packages), and managing the tender analysis and contractor selection process.

• Change Management: Managing all cost implications arising from design changes, variations, and scope adjustments, providing clear and rapid financial assessments to prevent disputes and budget overruns.

• Contract Administration & Final Account: Assisting with the financial aspects of contract administration, preparing and validating interim payment applications, assessing claims, and negotiating the fair and timely Final Account settlement.

Benefits of Specialist M&E QS

M&E systems often represent 30% to 50% of the total construction cost. Our specialisation ensures this significant expenditure is managed by experts who understand the nuances of:

• Complex System Costs: Accurately assessing costs for technical items like BMS controls, data centres, specialist ventilation, and high-voltage plant.

• Installation Costs: Understanding the specific labour and programme impacts of installing coordinated M&E services within a live or complex site environment.

Delta M&E provides the financial clarity and control necessary to deliver your M&E services on budget, guaranteeing maximum value for your investment.