Managing Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects (Hybrid)

H&MV Engineering; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead day‑to‑day commercial activities on large-scale data centre projects in the South East. You will work closely with commercial and engineering teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver the commercial aspects of projects for H&MV.

The role requires 2–3 years MQS experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative, initiative-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Quantity Surveying is desired.
• Minimum 2-3 Years’ experience in a MQS position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve in a collaborative fashion.
• Team player with high initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day commercial and contract activities, including procurement schedule creation and monitoring.
• Ensure suppliers and sub‑contractors are managed in line with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Use agreed costing systems for allocation, coding, cost analysis, and Tender vs Construction comparisons.
• Maintain contract progress through regular updates, meeting milestones, processing payment applications, and updating obligations.
• Manage sub‑contractor accounts: selection, appointments, contracts, payments, and variation control, with ongoing liaison with clients and site teams.
• Lead contract negotiations, participate in handovers with estimating, and elevate value changes or issues to senior management.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports while supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative problem solving

Initiative and team work

Education

University Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

H&MV Engineering is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead day‑to‑day commercial activities on large-scale data centre projects in the South East. You will work closely with commercial and engineering teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver the commercial aspects of projects for H&MV.

The role requires 2–3 years MQS experience, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative, initiative-driven mindset.