Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor - Slough

Laing O'Rourke; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O'Rourke group, is recruiting a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on a major data centre project in Slough. The role focuses on cost management, forecasting and contract administration across MEP packages, with close collaboration to clients and supply chain partners.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive QS experience in MEP/building services, with a track record on complex projects and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying with preference for RICS membership
• Significant QS experience in MEP or building services projects
• Experience on complex MEP packages on large projects is desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across allocated MEP packages
• Cost management, forecasting, risk and opportunity
• Procurement, administration, change, valuations, accounts and claims
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and MI
• Identify, price and manage change during delivery
• Provide commercial/ contractual advice to project team
• Monitor costs, commercial risks and governance
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Guide and support junior commercial team members

Skills

Stakeholder management

MEP/building services experience

Commercial management

Cost forecasting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial and contract management experience?

Do you have experience managing complex MEP packages and commercial performance across major projects?

Would you like to take on a key commercial role delivering complex MEP works on a major data centre project in Slough?

Then Crown House Technologies is the company for you!

If you join us, you'll be a valued member of an industry-leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. We are committed to extensive training, development and long-term career opportunities, making this a great opportunity for someone seeking continued career progression.

TheOpportunity:

Crown House Technologies (CHt), the specialist MEP delivery business of Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join the team delivering a major Data Centre project in Slough.

This is an exciting opportunity to take commercial responsibility across allocated MEP packages, working closely with project teams, the client and supply chain partners to support the successful delivery of the project.

What will the Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor role look like?

• Manage commercial activities across allocated MEP packages and work packages.
• Take responsibility for cost management, forecasting, risk and opportunity.
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration, change, valuations, accounts and claims.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, commercial forecasts, contract reviews and management information.
• Identify, price and manage change throughout the delivery of the project.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the project team.
• Monitor package performance, costs and commercial risks, taking action where required.
• Maintain robust commercial governance and contract compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Commercial team.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; RICS membership is desirable, though not essential.
• Significant Quantity Surveying experience within MEP or building services projects.
• Experience managing complex MEP packages on data centres or other major construction projects is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

About us:

Crown HouseTechnologies(Cht) is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning so if you'd like to talk about part time or flexible hours we may be able to accommodate this so just let us know.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.