Quantity Surveyor (M&E)

# Quantity Surveyor (M&E) ## Job Summary The Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical & Electrical) is responsible for comprehensive cost planning, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), tendering, cost evaluation, and supplier management for construction projects involving heavy electrical and mechanical installations. This role ensures disciplined cost control and commercial management to protect project value, working closely with engineering and construction teams to interpret technical scopes and manage contract administration. ## Responsibilities - Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) covering mechanical, electrical, Extra Low Voltage (ELV), controls, and associated civil, structural, and architectural works using drawings, specifications, and models. - Develop cost plans, estimates, and budgets for each project stage, benchmarking against historical data, market intelligence, supplier quotations, and comparable projects, incorporating system redundancy, resilience, phasing, and commissioning requirements. - Prepare tender packages and BoQs for mechanical and electrical new-build and fit-out contracts; support contract strategy and procurement routes. - Analyse and evaluate tenders, benchmark rates, issue tender reports with clear award recommendations, and advise on contract terms. - Administer M&E fit-out contracts including valuations, variations, and final accounts. - Measure and value progress on site, verify quantities with site teams, and assess subcontractor payment applications. - Assess variations, change orders, and claims for entitlement, quantity accuracy, rate build-up, and supporting records; prepare independent cost assessments. - Track committed costs, actuals, accruals, and cost-to-complete; forecast final costs and raise variances early with proposed corrective actions. - Report cost position, risks, and contingency regularly to the Head of Construction. - Manage commercial relationships with suppliers and vendors of major M&E equipment such as generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, chillers, and cooling plants. - Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate prices and terms, maintain market price intelligence, and manage an approved supplier list. - Verify supplier and vendor payment applications against delivery and progress; track commercial performance against agreed terms. - Collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams to interpret technical scope and flag cost impacts of design changes early. - Support internal cost governance, audit processes, and, where required, dispute resolution and claims management. ## Qualifications - Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management, or a related field. - Proficiency in cost management and quantity take-off software such as CostX or Bluebeam, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. - Good understanding of electrical and/or mechanical engineering sufficient to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical scopes. - Knowledge of construction contract forms and procedures. - Strong cost evaluation skills including cost planning, valuations, variations, and final accounts. - Experience managing suppliers and vendors, including obtaining quotations, negotiation, and commercial evaluation. - Proven record of preparing accurate BoQs from a broad scope. - Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical fit-out contracts. ## Preferred Skills - Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. - Experience working on data centres or other Tier-rated mission-critical facilities. - Professional registration as a quantity surveyor (e.g., BORAQS) and membership in professional bodies such as IQSK or RICS. ## Experience - Minimum of 5 years of quantity surveying or commercial management experience on construction projects involving heavy electrical and mechanical installations. - Relevant sectors include data centres, telecommunications infrastructure, industrial buildings, pharmaceutical facilities, or oil and gas projects. - Experience with residential and warehouse-type projects is not applicable. ## Core Competencies - **Commercial Acumen:** Protects project value through disciplined cost planning, evaluation, and control. - **Technical Understanding:** Reads electrical and mechanical scopes with an engineer’s perspective. - **Measurement Accuracy:** Produces BoQs and valuations that withstand scrutiny. - **Negotiation:** Secures sound prices and terms from suppliers and contractors. - **Analytical Rigour:** Identifies cost trends early and recommends corrective actions. - **Collaboration:** Works openly and effectively with engineers, site teams, and contractors. ## Environment - Location options include India, Europe, or the Middle East. - Work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on-site and in office environments related to construction projects with heavy M&E installations.