Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project

Breagh Recruitment; Finsterwalde; Vor Ort; EUR 108.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation provided

Flights & travel package

Pension

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

CPD & development

European project pipeline

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

International Engineering Contractor Delivering Mission Critical Projects Across Europe is seeking a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor for a flagship data centre project in Finsterwalde, Germany. You will take full commercial ownership of the mechanical package, manage procurement, variations, final accounts and protect project margins.

You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team in a client-facing capacity, ensuring contractual compliance and effective risk management

Qualifikationen

• Must have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within Mechanical or M&E contracting.
• Experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences or mission critical projects is required.
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience required.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Take full ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements of the project.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with client commercial and contract teams.
• Manage procurement activities for mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare accurate project forecasts, budgets and commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Review client, consultant and subcontractor correspondence and issue contractual responses where necessary.
• Lead change control procedures and negotiate commercial agreements with the client.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment and valuation submissions.
• Produce detailed cashflow forecasts and margin analysis reports.
• Support project teams with contractual guidance and commercial advice.
• Drive the project through to successful final account agreement.

Kenntnisse

Senior Quantity Surveyor experience

Mechanical contracting

Client-facing

Subcontractor procurement

Commercial management

Ausbildung

Quantity Surveying degree

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project (BH-3335-4)

Location Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany Sector Engineering Salary 120,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project

Location: Finsterwalde, Germany

Company: International Engineering Contractor Delivering Mission Critical Projects Across Europe

Salary:Up to €120,000DOE

The Company

This international engineering contractor has established itself as one of Europe's leading specialists in the delivery of large-scale data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial projects.

Operating across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence, commercial discipline and consistent project delivery. With a substantial pipeline of mission critical projects secured for the coming years, they continue to invest heavily in experienced commercial professionals capable of driving project performance and protecting commercial outcomes.

The Finsterwalde project represents a significant data centre development and offers long‑term opportunities beyond the initial scheme.

The Role: Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

This Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor role will see you take full commercial ownership of a major mechanical package on a flagship data centre project in Finsterwalde, Germany.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and wider project team, you will manage all commercial and contractual matters from procurement through to final account. You will play a key role in protecting project margin, managing risk and ensuring the successful commercial delivery of the project.

The successful Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will have strong experience within mechanical or M&E contracting and will be comfortable operating in a client‑facing environment on technically complex construction projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within Mechanical or M&E contracting
• Experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences or mission critical projects is required
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience required
• Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Previous European project experience
• Large‑scale mechanical package experience
• Experience within data centre construction
• Strong understanding of contract administration and change management

Nice to Have

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline
• Additional commercial or contract management qualifications
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract forms
• Experience with commercial reporting software

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements of the project
• Act as the primary commercial interface with client commercial and contract teams
• Manage procurement activities for mechanical subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare accurate project forecasts, budgets and commercial reports
• Monitor project costs, identify risks and implement mitigation measures
• Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Review client, consultant and subcontractor correspondence and issue contractual responses where necessary
• Lead change control procedures and negotiate commercial agreements with the client
• Prepare monthly applications for payment and valuation submissions
• Produce detailed cashflow forecasts and margin analysis reports
• Support project teams with contractual guidance and commercial advice
• Drive the project through to successful final account agreement

About You

You are an experienced Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in mechanical or M&E contracting. You understand the commercial pressures associated with large‑scale construction projects and have the confidence to manage client relationships while protecting commercial interests.

You possess excellent negotiation skills, strong contractual awareness and a proactive approach to commercial management. You are comfortable working within high‑performing project teams and thrive in technically demanding project environments.

What's on Offer

Salary:Up to €120,000 DOE

Benefits

• Accommodation provided or allowance
• Flights and travel package
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Living allowance where applicable
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Long‑term European project pipeline
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on major data centre developments across Europe

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of Europe's most respected engineering contractors on a major data centre project that will enhance your experience and career profile.

You will have genuine commercial responsibility, direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence project performance from start to finish. With a strong order book and ongoing expansion across Europe, this role offers long‑term security and progression for an ambitious Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor.