MEP Quantity Surveyor

People Group Limited

MEP Quantity Surveyor – Hyperscale Data Centre Project
North-West London
£50,000 – £75,000 + Package

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing commercial team delivering one of the most technically complex hyperscale data centre projects in North-West London.

This is a key commercial role within a fast-paced MEP delivery environment, supporting the financial and contractual control of large-scale mechanical and electrical packages on a mission-critical scheme.

Reporting to the MEP Commercial Lead, you will work closely with project delivery and commercial teams, taking ownership of MEP package valuation, change management, and subcontractor commercial control across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
Measure, price, and value M&E works across containment, busbar, cabling, HVAC systems, plant installation, commissioning allowances, and associated preliminaries
Develop detailed, auditable variation cost models including star rates, labour norms, and benchmarked data sets
Assess and manage the commercial impact of design development, sequencing, commissioning strategy, access constraints, and change
Challenge subcontractor applications and quotations using robust, evidence-based commercial analysis
Negotiate and manage commercial positions effectively both upstream and downstream
Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure commercial alignment with delivery strategy and programme requirements
Essential Requirements
Strong experience measuring and pricing M&E works within complex building services environments
Proven ability to build structured, auditable variation and cost models
Strong understanding of commissioning, sequencing, and the commercial impact of design change in live project environments
Confident in challenging subcontractor pricing using data-led and evidence-based reasoning
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to protect and defend commercial position
Experience on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects (data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable)
Package & Benefits
£50,000 – £75,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
Bonus potential
Structured personal development plan with clear progression within MEP commercial delivery
25 days annual leave
Private healthcare
Life insurance
Additional company benefits package
Why This Role?
This is a chance to join a commercially driven MEP team delivering a flagship hyperscale data centre project. You will gain exposure to complex, large-value packages in a high-specification, fast-moving environment where commercial decisions directly influence project success.

Referral Scheme
We also offer a £500 referral reward in retail vouchers of your choice. If you know a MEP Quantity Surveyor who could be a great fit for this role, refer them to us and receive £500 if we successfully place them.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step on a major hyperscale data centre project, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion about the role