M&E Quantity Surveyor

3D Personnel; Blyth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Collaborative working environment

Career development within growing team

Job summary

3D Personnel is seeking an M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a major data centre project in Blyth. The role offers long-term stability on a high-profile build with a strong commercial team and exposure to end-to-end cost management and procurement.

You will support senior QS in managing subcontract packages, valuations and variations, developing commercial awareness and project accounting skills on a large-scale technology project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years' QS experience in a construction environment.
• Interest in developing a career in commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors in managing subcontract packages.
• Assist with tender documentation, work packages, budgets and procurement.
• Analyse and review subcontractor tender returns.
• Prepare and administer subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with monthly valuations, payments and cost reporting.
• Help prepare and assess variations, claims and other commercial matters.
• Monitor project costs and maintain accurate commercial records.
• Contribute to cost/value reconciliations and cash flow reports.
• Support the preparation and agreement of external valuations.
• Assist with subcontractor final accounts and commercial close-out.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients, designers and internal project teams.
• Ensure commercial documentation is accurate and on time.
• Identify potential commercial issues and elevate them where appropriate.
• Work closely with the wider project team to support successful delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Tools

CostX

Buildsoft

Excel

Job description

M&E Quantity Surveyor

Data Centre Project - Long term project

Salary:- £50k - £80K DOE + package

Our client, a leading European data centre delivery specialist providing turnkey solutions from design through construction and commissioning, is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a major data centre project in Blyth.

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career QS to build commercial and project management experience alongside a seasoned team on a large-scale, high-profile technology project. You will support the commercial team across cost management, subcontract packages, valuations, variations and the wider commercial cycle from procurement to close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors in managing subcontract packages
• Assist with tender documentation, work packages, budgets and procurement
• Analyse and review subcontractor tender returns
• Prepare and administer subcontractor documentation
• Assist with monthly valuations, payments and cost reporting
• Help prepare and assess variations, claims and other commercial matters
• Monitor project costs and maintain accurate commercial records
• Contribute to cost/value reconciliations and cash flow reports
• Support the preparation and agreement of external valuations
• Assist with subcontractor final accounts and commercial close-out
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients, designers and internal project teams
• Ensure commercial documentation is accurate and on time
• Identify potential commercial issues and elevate them where appropriate
• Work closely with the wider project team to support successful delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline
• 2-5 years' QS experience in a construction environment
• A genuine interest in developing a career in commercial management
• Good understanding of construction processes and terminology
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• CostX, Buildsoft or similar software is an advantage but not essential
• Data centre or main contractor experience is an advantage but not essential

What's on Offer

• A role with a leading construction specialist in the data centre sector
• Competitive salary package
• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• Clear career development within a growing commercial team