At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting data centre projects and mentor a dynamic commercial team.
- Company: Join Jones Engineering, a leading construction company with over 130 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, financial support for training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on employee development and incentives.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects and grow into a Commercial Manager role.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying and 6+ years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Senior QS Role
We are looking for a Senior MEP QS to join one of Ireland’s largest construction companies for data centre projects secured in the London region.
Due to continued expansion in our Data Centre division, Jones Engineering requires a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor for projects based in London. These are significant projects in a region where further growth is expected and offer an opportunity for an ambitious SQS to progress into a Commercial Manager role with support and guidance from our Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects with M&E delivery and future scope to include CSA fit‑out projects as the General Contractor.
- Cashflow management and change control procedures.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle, implementing strategies to manage and mitigate risks.
- Support the project team in minimizing potential financial losses and maximizing profit margins.
- Procurement – operational procurement activity and contract support in conjunction with the Procurement Department.
- Manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account.
- Mentor a wider commercial team and engage with the client and their representatives.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency and value for money throughout the project lifecycle.
- Advise on and implement value engineering solutions to enhance profitability on D&B projects.
- Ensure all commercial activities comply with the company’s policies and legal requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Act as the key point of contact for all commercial matters, providing advice and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolve disputes and manage claims promptly and efficiently to minimize project disruption and adhere to industry standards.
Key Skills / Requirements
- Relevant third‑level qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
- Previous data centre experience preferable but not essential.
- Minimum 6+ years’ experience post‑qualification.
- Experience in an MEP role required.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi‑functional team.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Competitive salaries in line with qualifications and experience.
- Financial support for further training.
- Facility to gain chartered status available in‑house.
- High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities.
We Offer
- Competitive salaries in line with qualifications and experience.
- Financial support for further training.
- Facility to gain chartered status available in‑house.
- Performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world‑class engineering contractor.
- Excellent employee incentive scheme.
About Us
Jones Engineering has over 130 years of experience as a world‑class engineering contractor. Our core divisions include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, sprinkler and fire protection. We are committed to engineering through people, and our core values of recruiting, nurturing and developing the best people have been a cornerstone of our company’s development and success. This is your opportunity to join us!
