Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor l Sweden

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

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

If you’re a Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor who likes to be at the centre of a project—driving decisions, managing risk, and owning the commercial performance—this is one that will keep you properly engaged.

We’re delivering a major project in Sweden and are looking for someone who can take full ownership from early-stage commercial input right through to final account.

The Role

As Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, you’ll lead the mechanical commercial function on a high-spec project, ensuring maximum commercial return while managing risk and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.

You’ll be embedded within the project team, working closely with delivery, planning and commercial colleagues.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor on large‑scale construction or MEP projects
• Previous 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
• Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise without constant direction

What You’ll Notice

• You’ll have real ownership of the mechanical commercial function
• You’ll be working on a technically demanding data centre project with genuine complexity
• You’ll be part of a team that values clarity, accountability and delivery
• You’ll be trusted to make decisions and backed when you do

If you’re at that stage where you want full ownership on a serious project—and the chance to see the results of your decisions—this is a strong move.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.