Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

NRL; Leiden; On-site; EUR 110,208 - 151,536; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

12-month contract

Job summary

NRL seeks a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to drive a major international project in Leiden, South Holland. You will lead BoQ preparation, tendering, and contract management on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role requires proven experience on large-scale technical projects, strong procurement skills, and the ability to manage multiple packages while maintaining governance and risk controls. Leiden-based assignment with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven Mechanical Quantity Surveyor experience on large-scale technical projects.
• Strong BoQ preparation and tendering procedures knowledge.
• Experience with procurement governance and risk controls.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages.
• Available to work full-time on-site in Leiden.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tendering activities and contract preparation.
• Assemble accurate tender packages for submission.
• Prepare BoQs and pricing documentation.
• Administer the tender process from initial request to final recommendation.
• Review submissions, evaluate proposals, and provide clear recommendations.
• Conduct commercial negotiations during tender clarifications.
• Produce tender evaluation reports and documentation for approval.
• Assist with contract finalisation ensuring governance compliance.
• Liaise with design teams to validate technical and commercial completeness.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Maintain audit trails and procurement documentation.
• Administer supplier contracts during construction.

Skills

BoQ preparation

Tendering procedures

Contract management

Risk control

Procurement management

On-site availability

Tools

Cost planning software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

Summary: We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a major international project in Leiden, South Holland. This role is suited to professionals with expertise in procurement, cost control, and contract management who are ready to take responsibility for key commercial deliverables. With an initial 12-month, full-time on-site contract, this is an excellent opportunity to work on an industry-leading development.

Salary: €80–110 per hour

Location & Working Pattern: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands. Full-time, on-site.

Client Overview

Our client is a global engineering and project services organisation, responsible for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure and industrial projects worldwide. They are recognised for their technical expertise and ability to execute projects to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support tendering activities and contract preparation
• Assemble accurate and complete tender packages for submission
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and pricing documentation
• Administer the tender process from initial request to final recommendation
• Review submissions, evaluate proposals, and provide clear recommendations
• Conduct commercial negotiations during tender clarifications
• Produce tender evaluation reports and documentation for approval
• Assist with contract finalisation ensuring compliance with governance standards
• Liaise with design teams to validate technical and commercial completeness
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails and procurement documentation
• Administer supplier contracts during construction

Must-have Requirements

• Proven Mechanical Quantity Surveyor experience on large-scale technical projects
• Strong understanding of BoQ preparation, tendering procedures, and compliance governance
• Excellent commercial skills and an ability to manage multiple procurement packages
• Competence in documentation and risk control
• Availability to work full-time on-site in Leiden

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous work on data centres or industrial projects
• Knowledge of European procurement frameworks
• Familiarity with contract management and cost planning software

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: €80–110
• Work on a major international project within a collaborative team
• Opportunity to gain experience with cutting-edge infrastructure delivery

Apply Now: Ready to apply your skills as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor in Leiden? Submit your application today and play a vital role in delivering a landmark engineering project.

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