Lead Mechanical QS for Data Centre Projects

Kirby Group Engineering; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package on offer with room f

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is delivering a major data centre project in Sweden and seeks a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial performance from tender input through final account.

You’ll lead the mechanical commercial function, manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and variations, and work closely with planning and delivery teams to maximise value and limit risk.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or MEP projects.
• Data centre or life sciences project experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract management, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors and dealing directly with clients.
• Confident handling variations, claims and project change.
• Good understanding of programme and its commercial impact.
• High attention to detail with a focus on speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership from tender stage through to final account.
• Prepare and develop BOQs, budgets and profit plans.
• Report on project commercial performance to the Project Manager and senior stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure all payment certificates are processed in line with subcontract terms and retention agreements.
• Lead monthly applications, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks and contract claims.
• Identify and manage contract claims, including material and labour escalations.
• Price and agree variations, site changes and dayworks in a live project environment.
• Identify commercial risks early and elevate appropriately to senior management.
• Work closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure programme alignment with cost and progress.
• Maintain accurate, detailed commercial records to support reporting and cost tracking.
• Lead and contribute to commercial meetings with internal teams and the client.
• Negotiate effectively with clients and their representatives.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Data centre projects

Contract management

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Client liaison

Progress reporting

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering is delivering a major data centre project in Sweden and seeks a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial performance from tender input through final account.

You’ll lead the mechanical commercial function, manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and variations, and work closely with planning and delivery teams to maximise value and limit risk.