Managing Quantity Surveyor Required. FBR Construction Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a leading organisation within the MEP and Data Centre sector, based in Bank, London.

This is a senior commercial leadership position, responsible for overseeing the financial and commercial performance of multiple complex projects across the UK and EMEA, while leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.

MEP and Data Centre experience is essential for this position. We are looking for an individual who has a strong track record of commercially managing complex, high-value MEP projects and, importantly, has significant experience working within the Data Centre environment.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you will work closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, senior commercial teams, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully, profitably and in line with company standards.

• Location: Bank, London.
• Sector: MEP / Data Centres.
• Position: Permanent.
• Salary: £120,000 – £130,000 + Benefits.

The Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take a strategic lead across the commercial function, overseeing project performance from pre-construction and procurement through to final account.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors, providing guidance, mentoring, and commercial leadership.
• Overseeing the commercial and financial performance of multiple concurrent MEP and Data Centre projects.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, and commercial strategies.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports, CVRs, forecasts and P&L information.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Leading commercial assessments of bids and future project opportunities.
• Managing procurement strategies, subcontractor agreements and material orders.
• Undertaking contract administration, including valuations, variations, change control, claims, final accounts and dispute resolution.
• Ensuring contractual notices and commercial processes are managed accurately and within required timescales.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors and senior management to maximise project profitability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the commercial team with strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Conducting project and post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future commercial performance.
• Ensuring commercial and financial information is accurately maintained across internal systems and processes.
• Supporting the continued development and professional growth of the wider Quantity Surveying team.

What We’re Looking For:

The successful candidate will be a commercially strong and experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor who can operate at a senior level and confidently lead both projects and people.

Essential:

• Significant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the MEP sector.
• Proven Data Centre experience – essential.
• Experience managing complex, high-value MEP/technical services projects.
• Previous experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience leading, managing and developing Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management.
• Experience with procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and project profitability.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong commercial attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience working across UK and EMEA projects.
• Experience within highly technical or mission-critical environments.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification.

Why Join?

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to take on a senior commercial leadership position within a specialist MEP and Data Centre environment.
• You will have the opportunity to lead a talented commercial team, influence major projects and play a key role in the financial and strategic success of the business.
• Salary: £120,000 – £130,000 + Benefits.
• Location: Bank, London.

Apply Now:

If you have strong MEP Quantity Surveying and Data Centre experience and are looking for your next senior commercial opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Please get in touch for further information, contact Daniel on 023 8033 2438 or 07443 503533 or send your CV to