Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) – Data Centre, Blyth, Northumberland

Overview

Our client is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to join its project team in Blyth, Northumberland. You will manage the commercial and contractual side of the project lifecycle across MEP and civil, structural and architectural (CSA) packages: budgets, forecasts and cost reports, procurement and subcontractor negotiations, valuations, variations and final accounts. Data centre, industrial or mission-critical experience is advantageous. Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the project lifecycle
• Prepare, review and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Lead the procurement process, including subcontractor selection, tendering and contract negotiations
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities to ensure financial control
• Support and collaborate with Project Managers, Package Managers and site teams on cost management
• Ensure all contractual documentation is maintained and up to date
• Attend commercial meetings, site meetings and project reviews
• Evaluate and process change orders and manage variations in line with contract requirements
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Provide commercial advice and support to the wider project team
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions and company procedures
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management
• Proactively identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a similar discipline
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably within construction
• Strong experience managing the commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects
• Proven track record in cost control, procurement and contract administration
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and financial management skills
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills
• Data centre, industrial or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Package

Typical market salary £65,000–£80,000 per year, depending on experience. Opportunity to work on large-scale data centre projects with our client, in a collaborative team environment with supported career progression and development.

Email lee@cxrecruit.com quoting CXR-012, or upload your CV below.