Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor | Germany

Kirby Group Engineering; Finsterwalde; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and comprehensive/

Zusammenfassung

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an Electrical Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a major data centre project in Germany, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and construction teams to drive performance, manage risk and protect returns.

If you are an Electrical QS who wants visibility, responsibility and a seat at the table, this role offers exactly that, with delivery-focused autonomy and a chance to contribute to a flagship European data centre

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in electrical or M&E contracting.
• Experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, life sciences or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management.
• Confident engaging directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, detail-driven and proactive in managing risk.
• A practical mindset with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Full management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Acting as the primary commercial interface with the client’s commercial and contract teams
• Managing project procurement, including electrical subcontractors
• Conducting detailed cost control, forecasting and risk analysis
• Reviewing all incoming correspondence from the client, design team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical issues and initiating responses
• Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors, including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Producing accurate project cost reports, margin forecasts and cashflow reports
• Managing change control procedures, negotiating and agreeing costs with the client
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and certifications
• Driving agreement of final accounts in a controlled and professional manner

Kenntnisse

Commercial management

Contract management

Client engagement

Cost control

Risk analysis

Change control

Subcontractor management

Final accounts

Data centre projects

Jobbeschreibung

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor |

Kirby Group deliver complex data centre projects across Europe by putting experienced commercial professionals in positions of real influence.

This opportunity is for an Electrical Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a major data centre project in Germany, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and construction teams to drive performance, manage risk and protect returns.

If you’re an Electrical QS who wants visibility, responsibility and a seat at the table, this role offers exactly that.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical), you will lead the commercial and contractual function for the electrical scope of the project from early stages through to final account.

You’ll be the key commercial interface with the client and supply chain, ensuring costs are controlled, change is managed properly, and the project is delivered in line with commercial objectives.

This is a delivery‑focused role with genuine autonomy and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Full management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Acting as the primary commercial interface with the client’s commercial and contract teams
• Managing project procurement, including electrical subcontractors
• Conducting detailed cost control, forecasting and risk analysis
• Reviewing all incoming correspondence from the client, design team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical issues and initiating responses
• Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors, including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Producing accurate project cost reports, margin forecasts and cashflow reports
• Managing change control procedures, negotiating and agreeing costs with the client
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and certifications
• Driving agreement of final accounts in a controlled and professional manner

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within electrical or M&E contracting
• Experience delivering data centre, mission‑critical, life sciences or pharmaceutical projects
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management
• Confident engaging directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders
• Commercially astute, detail‑driven and proactive in managing risk
• A practical mindset with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes

Why Kirby Group?

Kirby Group are a leading engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the European data centre market. Their projects are complex, fast‑paced and high‑profile — and they rely on experienced commercial professionals to keep them on track.

You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team, trusted to manage your scope properly, and given opportunities beyond this project through a strong pipeline of upcoming work.

The data centre is a flagship scheme with real scale and visibility.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package
• Long‑term pipeline of European data centre projects
• A role with real commercial ownership and influence
• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile project with a top‑tier contractor

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.