Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project

Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project (BH-3335-4)

Location Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany Sector Engineering Salary  EU per annum

Job title:
Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project

Location:

Finsterwalde, Germany

Company:
International Engineering Contractor Delivering Mission Critical Projects Across Europe

Salary:

Up to €120,000

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This international engineering contractor has established itself as one of Europe's leading specialists in the delivery of large-scale data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial projects.

Operating across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence, commercial discipline and consistent project delivery. With a substantial pipeline of mission critical projects secured for the coming years, they continue to invest heavily in experienced commercial professionals capable of driving project performance and protecting commercial outcomes.

The Finsterwalde project represents a significant data centre development and offers long‑term opportunities beyond the initial scheme.

This Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor role will see you take full commercial ownership of a major mechanical package on a flagship data centre project in Finsterwalde, Germany.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and wider project team, you will manage all commercial and contractual matters from procurement through to final account. You will play a key role in protecting project margin, managing risk and ensuring the successful commercial delivery of the project.

The successful Senior Mechanical Quantity Surveyor will have strong experience within mechanical or M&E contracting and will be comfortable operating in a client‑facing environment on technically complex construction projects.

• Must have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within Mechanical or M&E contracting
• Experience delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences or mission critical projects is required
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience required
• Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders

• Previous European project experience
• Large‑scale mechanical package experience
• Experience with in data centre construction
• Strong understanding of contract administration and change management

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline
• Additional commercial or contract management qualifications
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract forms
• Experience with commercial reporting software

• Take full ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements of the project
• Act as the primary commercial interface with client commercial and contract teams
• Manage procurement activities for mechanical subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare accurate project forecasts, budgets and commercial reports
• Monitor project costs, identify risks and implement mitigation measures
• Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Review client, consultant and subcontractor correspondence and issue contractual responses where necessary
• Lead change control procedures and negotiate commercial agreements with the client
• Prepare monthly applications for payment and valuation submissions
• Produce detailed cashflow forecasts and margin analysis reports
• Support project teams with contractual guidance and commercial advice
• Drive the project through to successful final account agreement

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