Senior MEP/CSA Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects Lead

Sustainable Infrastructure; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Infrastructure seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to lead commercial management on a major data centre project in Blyth, UK. You will oversee budgets, cost reporting, procurement, and contract administration across MEP and/or CSA packages, guiding project teams and stakeholders toward commercial success.

The role requires 8+ years in QS, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a proven track record on large-scale construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying within the construction sector.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and financial management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Lead procurement activities, including subcontractor selection, tendering and contract negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Package Managers and site teams on cost and commercial management.
• Ensure contractual and commercial documentation is maintained accurately.
• Attend commercial meetings, site meetings and project reviews.
• Evaluate and manage change orders and variations in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions and project procedures.
• Prepare financial and commercial reports for senior management.
• Proactively identify, manage and resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Support the successful commercial close-out of packages and projects.

Skills

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Contract negotiation

Subcontract management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

MEP/CSA knowledge

Data centre experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Sustainable Infrastructure seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to lead commercial management on a major data centre project in Blyth, UK. You will oversee budgets, cost reporting, procurement, and contract administration across MEP and/or CSA packages, guiding project teams and stakeholders toward commercial success.

The role requires 8+ years in QS, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a proven track record on large-scale construction.