Senior M&E QS – Data Centre, Northumberland

Smart 4 EPC; North East; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Training & development

Career progression

Major project exposure

UK-wide pipeline

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a hyperscale data centre project in Northumberland. You will manage large-scale MEP packages, from procurement through final accounts, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance across a fast-paced construction environment.

The role reports to the Commercial Manager and requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and cost reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' Quantity Surveying experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing Mechanical & Electrical packages on major construction projects.
• Experience with a main contractor or specialist MEP contractor.
• Experience on data centres or mission-critical projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of MEP procurement and commercial awareness.
• Excellent contractual and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of Mechanical & Electrical packages.
• Prepare monthly valuations, payment applications, and cost reports.
• Procurement and commercial management of MEP subcontractors.
• Negotiate and agree subcontractor variations and accounts.
• Prepare and manage project cash flow forecasts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Contract administration and change control procedures.
• Report on project financial performance to senior management.
• Collaborate with project teams, design, procurement, and engineering.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost management

MEP procurement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Related discipline

Job description

Smart 4 EPC is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a hyperscale data centre project in Northumberland. You will manage large-scale MEP packages, from procurement through final accounts, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance across a fast-paced construction environment.

The role reports to the Commercial Manager and requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management and cost reporting skills.