Data Centre MEP Commercial Lead | Managing QS & Portfolio

James Lewis Recruitment; Puckeridge; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor for data centre and MEP projects. The role entails taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio from bid to final account, leading a team of QS professionals, reporting to the Head of Commercial, and collaborating with Project Managers to protect margin across multiple projects.

You will influence procurement, change management, forecasts and risk mitigation while developing the QS team and maintaining

Qualifications

• Direct commercial experience delivering data centre construction, MEP installation or technical fit-out projects.
• Experience leading surveyors and managing multiple projects.
• Ability to forecast, manage change and final accounts.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QS team and allocate resources across projects.
• Own portfolio reporting to Head of Commercial, including cost value reconciliations, cost-to-complete forecasts, margin and risks.
• Review bids and contract terms, set procurement strategy and negotiate specialist subcontract packages.
• Oversee valuations, variations, contractual notices and final accounts; lead client and subcontractor negotiations.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to assess the commercial impact of design changes, procurement delays and programme changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial management

Forecasting & final accounts

Negotiation with clients/subcontractor

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor for data centre and MEP projects. The role entails taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio from bid to final account, leading a team of QS professionals, reporting to the Head of Commercial, and collaborating with Project Managers to protect margin across multiple projects.

You will influence procurement, change management, forecasts and risk mitigation while developing the QS team and maintaining