Managing Quantity Surveyor

FBR Construction Recruitment; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FBR Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on high-value MEP and Data Centre projects based in Bank, London. You will oversee budgets, forecasts and final accounts while developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will drive commercial strategy across UK and EMEA, manage procurement, risk and contract administration, and work closely with Project Managers and clients to maximise

Formación

• Significant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the MEP sector.
• Proven Data Centre experience essential for this role.
• Experience managing complex, high-value MEP projects with multiple simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and development of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and provide commercial leadership.
• Oversee commercial and financial performance of multiple MEP/Data Centre projects.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost plans and commercial strategies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, CVRs, forecasts and P&L information.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Lead commercial assessments of bids and future project opportunities.
• Manage procurement strategies, subcontractor agreements and material orders.
• Undertake contract administration including valuations, variations and final accounts.

Conocimientos

Quantity Surveyor experience

MEP sector

Data Centre experience

Commercial leadership

Team leadership

Procurement management

Contract administration

Descripción del empleo

Managing Quantity Surveyor - MEP / Data Centres

Location: Bank, London

Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + Benefits

Sector: MEP / Data Centres

Position: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading organisation within the MEP and Data Centre sector, based in Bank, London.

This is a senior commercial leadership position, responsible for overseeing the financial and commercial performance of multiple complex projects across the UK and EMEA, while leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.

MEP and Data Centre experience is essential for this position. We are looking for an individual who has a strong track record of commercially managing complex, high-value MEP projects and, importantly, has significant experience working within the Data Centre environment.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you will work closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, senior commercial teams, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully, profitably and in line with company standards.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take a strategic lead across the commercial function, overseeing project performance from pre-construction and procurement through to final account.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors, providing guidance, mentoring, and commercial leadership.
• Overseeing the commercial and financial performance of multiple concurrent MEP and Data Centre projects.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, and commercial strategies.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports, CVRs, forecasts and P&L information.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Leading commercial assessments of bids and future project opportunities.
• Managing procurement strategies, subcontractor agreements and material orders.
• Undertaking contract administration, including valuations, variations, change control, claims, final accounts and dispute resolution.
• Ensuring contractual notices and commercial processes are managed accurately and within required timescales.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors and senior management to maximise project profitability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the commercial team with strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Conducting project and post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future commercial performance.
• Ensuring commercial and financial information is accurately maintained across internal systems and processes.
• Supporting the continued development and professional growth of the wider Quantity Surveying team.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a commercially strong and experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who can operate at a senior level and confidently lead both projects and people.

Essential:

• Significant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the MEP sector.
• Proven Data Centre experience - essential.
• Experience managing complex, high-value MEP/technical services projects.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience leading, managing and developing Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management.
• Experience with procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and project profitability.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong commercial attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience working across UK and EMEA projects.
• Experience within highly technical or mission-critical environments.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take on a senior commercial leadership position within a specialist MEP and Data Centre environment.

You will have the opportunity to lead a talented commercial team, influence major projects and play a key role in the financial and strategic success of the business.

Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + Benefits

Location: Bank, London