Job description
Location: London
Project Type: Data Centre Construction
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and manage detailed MEP quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and BOQs for the data centre project.
- Monitor project costs, track variances, and provide monthly cost reports and forecasts.
- Assist in the preparation and evaluation of tender documents, commercial proposals, and subcontractor quotations.
- Evaluate MEP subcontractor claims, variations, and change orders in line with contractual obligations.
- Collaborate with project teams to forecast cash flows and manage project budgets.
- Conduct risk and opportunity analysis for MEP packages, providing recommendations to mitigate cost impacts.
- Support procurement strategies by analyzing cost data and subcontractor performance.
- Liaise closely with the MEP design and delivery teams to ensure alignment between design intent, construction methods, and budget.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth commercial operations.
- Provide guidance to junior QS staff and support knowledge sharing within the team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP quantity surveying, ideally within data centre, high-tech, or complex building projects.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing.
- Proven experience with commercial management software (e.g., CostX, Aconex, or similar).
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC / NEC / JCT contracts and commercial processes.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain high professional standards.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- City of London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 12-04-2026
- Profession type
- Technical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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