M&E Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre - Blyth,...

M&E Quantity Surveyor

Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Hyperscale Data Centres | Mission Critical Construction
Project Value: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor specialising in the delivery of hyperscale data centres and mission-critical infrastructure across Europe. They are seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team delivering a major phase of one of Europe's largest and most significant digital infrastructure programmes—a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth.
Spanning more than a decade, this flagship development will redefine digital infrastructure in the UK. Working alongside the Commercial Manager and MEP project teams, you will be responsible for the commercial management of the Mechanical & Electrical packages, ensuring costs are effectively controlled while maintaining programme, quality and contractual performance across this technically complex project.

Key Responsibilities
•    Manage the commercial aspects of Mechanical & Electrical packages from procurement through to final account. 
•    Prepare tender enquiries, evaluate subcontract returns and assist with subcontract procurement. 
•    Administer M&E subcontract agreements, ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. 
•    Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and commercial reporting. 
•    Assess subcontractor applications, variations, compensation events and final accounts. 
•    Monitor project costs, forecasts, budgets and cash flow, identifying commercial risks and opportunities. 
•    Work closely with the MEP Project Managers and site teams to ensure commercial objectives align with programme delivery. 
•    Support the management of contract changes, claims and cost recovery. 
•    Prepare cost reports and forecasts for senior commercial management. 
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and specialist MEP subcontractors. 
•    Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and contractual obligations. 

Requirements
•    Previous experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor or Electrical Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry. 
•    Experience working on data centres, mission-critical facilities, commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable. 
•    Good understanding of Mechanical and Electrical building services installations and associated commercial practices. 
•    Experience administering NEC and/or JCT contracts. 
•    Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline. 
•    Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical, negotiation and cost management skills. 
•    Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts. 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Package
•    Highly competitive salary 
•    Accommodation 
•    Allowances package
•    Performance-related bonus 
•    Company car or car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance 
•    Ongoing training and professional development 
•    Excellent long-term career progression with a leading international contractor 

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's largest ever construction programmes and contribute to the successful commercial delivery of a landmark £10 billion hyperscale data centre campus.
Working alongside an experienced commercial and MEP delivery team, you'll play a key role in managing the financial performance of complex Mechanical & Electrical packages on one of Europe's most prestigious mission-critical developments, while building a long-term career with a world-class international contractor.

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