MEP Quantity Surveyor

TSL; Torrejón de Ardoz; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TSL is a leading international technical engineering and construction partner. We are seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Spain, delivering complex Data Centre projects.

You will manage commercial aspects of MEP packages from procurement through final accounts, collaborating with Commercial, MEP, Procurement, Planning, Design, Construction and Commissioning teams to maintain strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction, preferably with MEP packages.
• Good understanding of Mechanical and Electrical construction scopes and interfaces.
• Experience in procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts.
• Ability to interpret technical information, drawings and scopes from a commercial perspective.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident working with subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Good level of English and Spanish.
• Experience in Data Centres, mission-critical or complex projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned MEP Packages.
• Assist procurement with scope reviews, tender analysis and subcontractor recommendations.
• Review subcontract scopes for gaps, risks and exclusions before award.
• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements with Commercial and Procurement teams.
• Assess subcontractor applications, valuations and payments against progress.
• Identify and manage variations, change orders and additional works.
• Monitor costs, commitments, liabilities and forecasts for deviations and risks.
• Support cost reporting, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Collaborate with MEP and site teams on progress and changes and their commercial impact.
• Maintain records for commercial decisions and contractual correspondence.
• Support resolution of subcontractor commercial matters.
• Participate in package and project commercial reviews.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Excel

Project management systems

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

PM software

Job description

TSL is a leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. We focus on design and build contracts for end user clients, specialising in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Centre and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

TSL is committed to creating the spaces that enable the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Our team work with our valued clients and supply chain partners to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. Above all, we are focused on delivering first class projects, executed efficiently, without compromising on safety or quality.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team and support the delivery of complex Data Centre projects in Spain.

The role will be responsible for the commercial management of MEP packages, from procurement and subcontract award through construction, change management, completion and final account.

Working closely with Commercial, MEP, Procurement, Planning, Design, Construction and Commissioning teams, the MEP QS will maintain strong commercial control of assigned packages, ensuring costs, changes, progress and contractual obligations are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned MEP Packages.
• Support procurement activities, including scope reviews, tender analysis, commercial comparisons and subcontractor recommendations.
• Review subcontract scopes to identify gaps, overlaps, exclusions and potential commercial risks before award.
• Prepare, review and manage subcontract agreements in coordination with the Commercial and Procurement teams.
• Assess subcontractor applications, valuations and payments against actual progress and contractual entitlement.
• Identify, assess and manage variations, change orders and additional works, maintaining clear supporting records.
• Monitor package costs, commitments, liabilities and forecasts, identifying potential deviations and commercial risks.
• Support project cost reporting, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Work closely with MEP and site teams to understand progress, programme, technical changes and their commercial impact.
• Maintain appropriate records to support commercial decisions, variations and contractual correspondence.
• Support the management and resolution of subcontractor commercial and contractual matters.
• Participate in package and project commercial reviews, providing clear visibility of current position, risks and opportunities.
• Manage package commercial close-out and support the agreement of final accounts.
• Contribute to lessons learned and commercial improvements across future projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, ideally working with MEP packages.
• Good understanding of Mechanical and Electrical construction scopes, subcontract packages and their interfaces.
• Experience in procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts.
• Ability to interpret technical information, drawings, package scopes and construction progress from a commercial perspective.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident working directly with subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and commercial/project management systems.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Good level of English and Spanish
• Experience in Data Centres, mission-critical or technically complex construction projects would be highly advantageous.

Other Information

• Full-time position based in Spain.
• Regular interaction with Commercial, MEP and site teams.
• Travel to project sites may be required.
• Benefits are linked to the role grade and current business offering.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Spain.

Our projects combine innovation, technology, sustainability and construction excellence. We would love you to be part of our journey.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that TSL will process and retain your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic, international team is made up of colleagues representing 57 nationalities across the world. We want Big-Picture thinkers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, refusing to settle for 'good enough' and pushing for great each time. We are firm believers that to build quality, you must invest quality. We will continue to invest in our biggest asset: Our amazing team.