Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor | Germany

Kirby Group Engineering; Finsterwalde; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Long-term pipeline of European data‑dr

Commercial responsibility

Flagship project opportunity

Zusammenfassung

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical) for a major data centre project in Germany. You will take full commercial responsibility, leading the contract and cost management from early stages to final account while collaborating with clients, the project team and the supply chain.

You will deliver robust commercial outcomes, manage procurements with subcontractors, and drive change control and risk management to ensure successful project delivery with high

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within mechanical or M&E contracting.
• Background delivering data centres, mission-critical, life sciences or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Full management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements across the project lifecycle.
• Acting as the primary commercial interface with the client’s commercial and contract teams.
• Managing project procurement, including mechanical subcontractors.
• Carrying out cost management, forecasting and risk analysis.
• Reviewing all incoming correspondence from the client, design team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical items and initiating appropriate responses.
• Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors, including valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Preparing accurate project cost reports, margin forecasts and cashflow reports.
• Leading change control procedures, negotiating and agreeing costs with the client.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and certifications.
• Driving the project through to final account agreement.

Kenntnisse

Senior QS experience

M&E contracting

Data centre projects

Commercial awareness

Client engagement

Risk management

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

• 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 Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical)

Data Centre Project | Germany

Kirby Group deliver some of the most technically complex data centre projects in Europe — and they do it by trusting experienced people to take ownership and make sound commercial decisions.

This role sits at the heart of a major data centre project in Germany, where strong commercial leadership will directly influence project performance, margin and outcomes.

If you’re a Mechanical Senior QS who values autonomy, clarity of role and being properly involved in delivery, this is a project worth your attention.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical), you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and site teams to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll lead the commercial and contractual function from early stages through to final account, acting as a key interface with the client and supply chain while protecting commercial position and managing risk throughout.

This is a hands‑on role with genuine influence, not a reporting‑only position.

Key Responsibilities

• Full management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements across the project lifecycle
• Acting as the primary commercial interface with the client’s commercial and contract teams
• Managing project procurement, including mechanical subcontractors
• Carrying out cost management, forecasting and risk analysis
• Reviewing all incoming correspondence from the client, design team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical items and initiating appropriate responses
• Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors, including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Preparing accurate project cost reports, margin forecasts and cashflow reports
• Leading change control procedures, negotiating and agreeing costs with the clientli>
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and certifications
• Driving the project through to final account agreement

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within mechanical or M&E contracting
• Background delivering data centres, mission‑critical, life sciences or pharmaceutical projects
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders
• Commercially astute, detail‑focused and confident managing risk
• A practical, delivery‑focused approach with the ability to see the bigger picture

Why Kirby Group?

Kirby Group are a well‑established engineering contractor with a strong European footprint, particularly in the data centre sector. They are known for delivering complex projects safely, efficiently and with commercial discipline.

You’ll be supported by experienced leadership, work within a high‑performing project team, and be trusted to manage your scope properly. The Finsterwalde project is a significant scheme with visibility and long‑term opportunity beyond it.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package
• Long‑term pipeline of European data centre projects
• A role with genuine commercial responsibility and influence
• Opportunity to work on a flagship project with a leading 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.