Job Description
Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre
My client is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.
They are currently seeking experienced and talented Senior MEP Quantity Surveyors to join our high performing project team in London.
REPORTING TO: Commercial Lead
Benefits Package:
* Competitive salary
* Travel Allowance (maximum £5,000)
* Pension (5% EE matched by 5% ER)
* Life Assurance (2 x Basic Salary)
* Fully paid Private Healthcare (BUPA)
* Well-being (Employee Assistance Program & annual social events)
* Annual Leave (23 days excluding bank holidays)
* Professional Development (funded education)
Project Details - £230M 9 Storey New Build Data Centre:
This project will be completed in a phased approach. The works will include the main building works, including but not limited to - Large diameter pile installation, ground beam substructure and pile caps, heavy structural steel frame - 9 floors, composite cladding and outer rainscreen, 2No. precast concrete central core areas, MEP infrastructure and full fitout of data halls on Level 1 & 2 with associated plant. All below ground drainage and critical services infrastructure, external works, Link
Bridge to existing campus north building and the construction of a single-storey security gate house.
Role Responsibilities
* Track project deliverables and ensure that commercial and administrative systems, budgets and cost control procedures are utilised.
* Manage commercial teams to drive successful delivery of all projects and lead the commercial planning and implementation of project.
* Carry out an in-depth review of all tender documentation and identify any risk or potential gains
* Review and approve selected contractors /suppliers
* Ensure Contractual correspondence in accordance with contract terms inclusive of detailed analysis and documentation of EOT notifications and claims etc
* Continuously monitor the project to ensure that it stays on time and in budget
* Assist with and manage the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
* Reporting on actual costs v estimate and identifying underlying reasons for any variance and resolutions, highlight, challenge and resolve variance to latest plans.
* Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
* Ensure clients achieve their stated objectives through close teamwork, proactive cost control and the provision of contractual advice;
* Ensures Subcontracts are properly prepared and managed to reflect agreed scope including compliance with all responses to communications, payments, compensation events, programme submissions etc.,
* Ensure all project team members (including site staff) understand contractual arrangements to meet Client and partner requirements
The Candidate
* Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics and or an equivalent degree recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) and/or by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
* 6+ year's of quantity surveying experience
* Develops and maintains strong client relationships and leverage opportunities for repeat business
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contract used in the construction industry RIAI FIDIC JCT etc.
* Demonstrates commercial acumen – with advanced knowledge of the market and competition
* Knows how to negotiate and deal with conflict and has the ability to critically evaluate documents
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to build client & PQS relationships
Career Path
My client implement a highly structured career progression programme through a continual professional development programme (PDP) and mentoring programme which has been the foundation to our success. As a Senior Project Manager, the operational career path for highly performing individuals is to progress to Contracts Manager, to Associate Director Level to Projects Director Level.