Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

COLEMAN JAMES LTD; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Job summary

COLEMAN JAMES LTD is seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our project team on a major Data Centre project in the North East. This role offers a path to a Senior QS level and will manage the commercial aspects to maximise value while controlling costs over a 5+ year onsite engagement.

All travel & accommodation (if travelling) will be covered, and the role requires strong procurement, cost control, and contract administration skills across a data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects.
• Proven track record in cost control, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the project lifecycle
• Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Lead the procurement process, including subcontractor selection, tendering, and contract negotiations
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities to ensure financial control
• Support and collaborate with Project Managers, Package Managers, and site teams on cost management
• Ensure all contractual documentation is maintained and up to date
• Attend Commercial Meetings, Site Meetings, and Project Reviews
• Evaluate and process change orders and manage variations in line with contract requirements
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Provide commercial advice and support to the wider project team
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and company procedures
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management
• Proactively identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Job description

Our client is a highly established international company who offer deliver and offer full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning on a wide range of project sectors, including data centre across Europe!

They are currently seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their project team on a major Data Centre project in the North East. This role is suitable for someone who is eager to step into a Senior role, or an established Senior QS looking to further progress in their career!

This project will run onsite in the North East for at least 5 years and the role will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of projects, ensuring costs are controlled, value is maximised, and financial delivery is achieved in line with project objectives.

All travel & accommodation (if travelling) will be covered!

Requirements

Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the project lifecycle

Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

Lead the procurement process, including subcontractor selection, tendering, and contract negotiations

Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts

Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities to ensure financial control

Support and collaborate with Project Managers, Package Managers, and site teams on cost management

Ensure all contractual documentation is maintained and up to date

Attend Commercial Meetings, Site Meetings, and Project Reviews

Evaluate and process change orders and manage variations in line with contract requirements

Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts

Provide commercial advice and support to the wider project team

Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and company procedures

Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management

Proactively identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar discipline

Strong experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects

Proven track record in cost control, procurement, and contract administration

Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams

Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Benefits

Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry

Career progression and development supported

Competitive salary packages

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