Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)Data Centres & Defence | Main Contractor | Major Secure ProjectsCompetitive Salary + PackageWhy This Role ExistsThis is not a box-ticking commercial role.The business has secured a strong pipeline of technically complexdata centre and defence projects, and they are strengthening their senior commercial capability to protect margin, control risk and maximise value across large MEP packages.They are looking for a commercially intelligent Senior QS who understands that on major MEP schemes, detail and structure protect profitability.If youre currently managing large data centre packages but feel removed from strategic decisions - or firefighting poor procurement and weak cost control - this offers something more structured and influential.The BusinessA long-established main contractor delivering specialist projects across:Data CentresDefence InfrastructureEnergy & Secure FacilitiesThey operate full design & build and take commercial governance seriously.This isnt volume contracting. Its complex, high-value, technically demanding work.Strong repeat clients. Strong secured pipeline. Measured growth.The RoleYou will take full commercial responsibility forMEP packagesfrom pre-contract through final account.This includes:? Full commercial management of MEP packages? Procurement strategy and subcontract negotiation? Managing change, variations and entitlement recovery? Cashflow forecasting and cost/value reporting? Contractual notices and risk management? Subcontract account management and final accounts? Advising project leadership on contractual rights and strategyYoull work closely with Project Directors, Technical Managers and Delivery teams to ensure projects meet turnover, cash and margin targets.This is a commercially accountable position - not a reporting function.What Makes This InterestingMajor data centre exposureDefence projects with long-term securitySignificant MEP valuesReal influence over procurement and strategyDirect interface with senior commercial leadershipStructured commercial controls and governanceYou wont be chasing minor variations.Youll be protecting serious numbers.What Theyre Looking ForProven Senior QS experience onMEP packagesStrong background in Data Centre construction (essential)Experience working for a main contractor or MEP specialistGood working knowledge of NEC 3/4 and/or JCTConfident managing change and contractual entitlementCommercially assertive but pragmaticProfessional membership (MRICS / MCIOB) welcomed but not essential if experience is strong.The Package£80,000 - £95,0000 + Package depending on experienceCar allowance / vehicleBonusPensionStructured progression pathwayLong-term pipeline stabilityWho This SuitsA Senior QS delivering data centre MEP packages who wants greater influenceA commercially driven QS tired of weak contract administrationSomeone managing major packages but not recognised at senior levelA strategic thinker who understands entitlement, risk and recoveryInterested?This role is being handled discreetly.Initial conversations are confidential and informal.CV not required at first discussion.JBRP1_UKTJ