MEP / CSA Quantity Surveyor - Hyperscale Data Center

About the role

A leading European engineering and construction contractor, active in data centers, pharmaceutical, industrial and mission-critical sectors, is recruiting an experienced MEP / CSA Quantity Surveyor for a major hyperscale data center project in Milan. The role sits within the commercial team, managing MEP and/or CSA packages from procurement through to final account, working with Project Directors, Commercial Managers, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage MEP and/or CSA subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Prepare tender packages, analyse subcontractor returns and support procurement strategies
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and attend pre-award meetings
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates; support budgeting and cost control
• Prepare and submit client valuations and payment applications
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities, manage change control and contractual entitlement
• Attend commercial, project, client and subcontractor meetings and resolve commercial issues
• Measure works from drawings, prepare package pricing assessments and ensure claims and notices comply with contract requirements

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in a quantity surveying position
• Previous experience as a main contractor or general contractor
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, cost reporting and contract administration
• Strong understanding of variations, claims and change management
• Data center, mission critical, industrial or pharmaceutical project experience is advantageous
• MEP or CSA package experience is highly desirable

Required skills

• Commercial management on large-scale construction projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

What we offer

• Salary up to EUR 75,000 plus a rotation package
• Work on a major hyperscale data center development with a long-term project pipeline
• Career progression opportunities and exposure to large-scale international projects