M&E Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

GEDON Executive is partnering with a major Specialist M&E Contractor in their search for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Birmingham, UK. This is an outstanding opportunity to manage high-value Data Centre projects across Europe with the benefit of a Birmingham base and minimal travel, requiring only one site visit per month.

This role requires a commercially astute professional to manage the full financial and contractual lifecycle of complex Mechanical and Electrical packages, ensuring profitability and compliance across international projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Control: Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and prepare detailed Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) for complex M&E and Building Services packages.
• Contract Administration: Administer construction subcontracts (often using international forms like FIDIC or local European contracts), ensuring strict contractual compliance.
• Valuations & Payments: Prepare and submit accurate interim valuations and manage the payment process for the supply chain, often dealing with international payment cycles.
• Change Control: Proactively measure, value, and negotiate variations and claims specific to M&E scope changes and technical requirements on data centre projects.
• Procurement: Oversee procurement activities for specialist M&E equipment and subcontractors, managing tender analysis and contract finalization.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks associated with technical specifications, international logistics, and installation across European sites.

What You'll Bring

• Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a UK or European M&E/Building Services Contractor environment.
• Sector Expertise: Direct commercial experience with Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, or highly technical M&E projects is highly desirable.
• Flexibility & Travel: The ability to be Birmingham-based while managing European projects and committing to approximately one site visit per month.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a focus on project profitability and meticulous cost control.
• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.

What Our Client Offers

• A competitive salary of up to £80,000, commensurate with experience.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge Data Centre projects across Europe while maintaining a Birmingham base.
• A role designed for an excellent work-life balance, requiring only minimal international travel (one visit per month).
• A key position within a major specialist contractor with a strong global pipeline.

The GEDON Advantage

GEDON Executive is a global search firm specialising in the preconstruction & project controls sector, with a strong network of leading M&E contractors in the West Midlands and beyond. We are committed to connecting talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities that align with their professional aspirations.