Senior MEP Commercial Lead for Data Centre Projects

James Lewis Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for data centre projects with responsibility for leading a QS team across multiple sites. The role oversees commercial risk, procurement of MEP packages and final accounts, reporting to senior management.

You will drive cost forecasting, bid reviews, and strategy development while maintaining strong client and contractor negotiations. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data centre construction, MEP installation or technical fit-out projects.
• Ability to own packages, manage forecasts, change, and final accounts.
• Experience leading surveyors and reporting to senior management.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QS team, allocate resources across projects and coach surveyors through valuations, negotiations and final accounts.
• Own portfolio reporting to the Head of Commercial, including cost value reconciliations, cost-to-complete forecasts, margin and commercial risks.
• Review bids and contract terms, set procurement strategy and negotiate specialist subcontract packages.
• Oversee valuations, variations, contractual notices and final accounts. Lead client and subcontractor negotiations when issues need resolving.
• Work with delivery teams to assess the commercial impact of design changes, procurement delays and programme changes early.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial management

Forecasting

Contract experience

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for data centre projects with responsibility for leading a QS team across multiple sites. The role oversees commercial risk, procurement of MEP packages and final accounts, reporting to senior management.

You will drive cost forecasting, bid reviews, and strategy development while maintaining strong client and contractor negotiations. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel are expected.