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Permanent

Senior QS

Oldham
money-bag £60000 - £70000/annum
Posted Yesterday

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester
Salary: -60,00070,000 per annum, plus company car or allowance



About the Role

You will serve as a Senior Quantity Surveyor working on high-stakes critical infrastructure projects within the UK''s data centre sector. Your role will involve managing both mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages, ensuring cost-effective delivery, contractual compliance, and commercial excellence throughout project lifecycles.



Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) scopes within data centre projects, including CSA/MEP packages

  • Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting through all project stages

  • Administer contracts using forms such as NEC and JCT, manage variations, claims, and change orders; support dispute resolution and claims management where necessary

  • Lead procurement activities by negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure best value and cost control

  • Conduct risk assessments and implement cost-saving strategies to optimize commercial outcomes

  • Produce and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations; maintain alignment with contractual and compliance standards
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders-including project managers, financial teams, suppliers, and clients-to maintain transparency and commercial effectiveness



Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years'' experience, including extensive work on mechanical and electrical projects within the construction sector-ideally within critical infrastructure or data centres

  • Proven experience in managing CSA/MEP scopes in large-scale, technically complex projects

  • Robust contract administration skills, particularly with NEC and JCT forms.

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Economics, or equivalent.

  • Strong commercial acumen: cost planning, forecasting, value engineering, procurement strategy.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities

  • Experience preparing valuations, claims, and reports; ability to guide junior staff where needed.



What''s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (-60K70K) plus company car or allowance.

  • Involvement in high-profile data centre and critical infrastructure projects.

  • Career progression within a dynamic and technically advanced environment.

  • Opportunity to be apart of a fantastic company culture



Essential Requirement

  • Must be eligible for UK security clearance, as project nature mandates stringent vetting.

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