L J B MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
M&E Quantity Surveyor
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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.
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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.
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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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