James Lewis are currently assisting a key client, a multi-dimensional Principal Contractor, in their search for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join the team. Working across a range of project sectors including data centres, education, commercial, healthcare, and science & technology in and around London and the SE, they focus on critical infrastructure. Their services range from design, through construction and fit-out, to the maintenance of projects, effectively offering an end-to-end solution.
The scope of works includes various LV switchgear, mechanical infrastructure, and HV generator farm upgrades on projects covering healthcare, data centres, large retail stores, and other live environments. The position offers hybrid working with days spent on sites generally in and around central London, with occasional journeys to locations such as Slough.
Key M&E Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:
- Manage feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs.
- Act as the single point of contact to fully understand the project's commercial needs, evaluating different options to fulfill them and propose the best solutions in a reasonable, professional way.
- Manage costs throughout the project stages through to financial close and during construction.
- Assist as required with cost evaluation, procurement, and variation advice.
- Accurately report and monitor to ensure accurate monthly forecasting and cost reporting to the Commercial Manager.
- Handle procurement of sub-contractor packages and present their selection for approval by the Commercial Manager.
- Review all project variations and project claims.
- Minimise costs and enhance value for money for projects while achieving the required standards and quality.
- Monitor all project costs and cash flow including preliminaries through the approval, sign-off of orders, and reviewing of invoices applicable to the project.
- Prepare monthly client applications for payments and follow through to receipt of client certificate, in line with the works completed on site and cash flow position.
- Assess sub-contractors' applications for payments to ensure fair valuation in line with progress on site and their contracts.
To be considered for this position, you will need a qualification in Quantity Surveying and a proven track record ideally on larger scale build projects. While previous data centre/critical infrastructure experience would be an advantage, it is not essential as the client is open to experience from other UK project sectors.
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