M&E Quantity Surveyor | Milan

M&E Quantity Surveyor | Milan (Hyperscale DC) Tier 1 Contractor

Join a leading

Tier 1 Contractor

delivering a major

Hyperscale Data Centre

development in Milan.

Take a key commercial role as

M&E Quantity Surveyor , managing the financial and contractual performance of complex

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

packages.

Work alongside Project Directors, Commercial Managers, MEP Leads, Package Managers, Procurement Teams and Client Representatives on a technically advanced

Mission-Critical Data Centre

project.

Long-term pipeline of

Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing

projects across Italy and mainland Europe.

Excellent opportunity to progress into

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, MEP Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or Commercial Director

positions.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.

Rotation, accommodation, flights and comprehensive expatriate package where applicable.

Opportunity to work on a major

Hyperscale Data Centre

in Milan.

Long-term career progression with a leading

Tier 1 Contractor .

Exposure to technically complex

Data Centre, Mission-Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial and Semiconductor

projects across Europe.

Structured professional development, mentoring and commercial leadership training.

Collaborative project environment with a significant pipeline of future work.

About the Opportunity

A leading

Tier 1 Contractor

is seeking an experienced

M&E Quantity Surveyor

to join its growing commercial team based in

Milan, Italy , initially supporting the successful delivery of a major

Hyperscale Data Centre .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced

M&E Quantity Surveyor ,

MEP Quantity Surveyor ,

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor ,

Electrical Quantity Surveyor

or

Building Services Quantity Surveyor

to manage the commercial delivery of high-value Mechanical and Electrical packages on one of Italy's most technically complex

Data Centre

developments.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, MEP Lead, Mechanical and Electrical Package Managers, Project Planners, Procurement Teams and specialist subcontractors, the successful

M&E Quantity Surveyor

will ensure robust cost control, contract administration, commercial reporting and successful financial delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role - M&E Quantity Surveyor

As

M&E Quantity Surveyor , you will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of designated

Mechanical & Electrical Building Services

packages from procurement through construction, commissioning, final account and project close-out.

The successful

M&E Quantity Surveyor

will manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, change control, cost reporting, forecasting, risk and final accounts while supporting the wider project team to deliver the

Data Centre

safely, on programme and within budget.

Working on a landmark

Hyperscale Data Centre

in Milan, the

M&E Quantity Surveyor

will play a critical role in protecting project margin and ensuring commercial discipline across all Mechanical and Electrical workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

M&E Commercial Management & Data Centre Delivery

Manage the full commercial lifecycle of major

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

packages across a large

Hyperscale Data Centre , ensuring cost, contractual, cash flow and profitability objectives are achieved.

Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, cash flow projections, Cost Value Reconciliations, variation registers, risk registers and final account forecasts.

Monitor commercial performance against project targets and provide timely, accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager and senior project leadership.

Mechanical & Electrical Package Management

Manage the commercial delivery of packages covering: HVAC and ventilation, Chilled water systems, Mechanical plant, Process and utility pipework, Plumbing and drainage, Pumps, valves and ductwork, LV, MV and HV systems, Transformers, Switchgear, UPS systems, Standby generators, Busbar systems, Cable containment, Power distribution, Lighting and small power, Fire alarm and security systems, BMS, EPMS and ICT infrastructure.

Work closely with Engineering and Delivery Teams to understand scope, design development, procurement status, programme impacts and commercial exposure across each M&E package.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

Prepare procurement schedules, subcontract enquiry packages, tender comparisons and commercial recommendations for Mechanical and Electrical subcontractors, suppliers and specialist vendors.

Negotiate subcontract terms, scope, rates and commercial conditions while supporting timely package appointment and mobilisation.

Assess subcontractor applications, valuations, variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts while ensuring payments reflect verified progress and contractual entitlement.

Contract Administration & Change Management

Administer main contract and subcontract obligations in accordance with relevant contract forms, which may include

NEC, FIDIC, JCT or bespoke international contracts .

Manage notices, variations, change orders, claims, loss and expense, delay‑related commercial matters and contractual correspondence.

Work with Planning Teams to assess the commercial consequences of programme changes, disruption, acceleration and recovery measures.

Ensure all changes are captured, substantiated, priced and submitted within required contractual timescales.

Cost Control & Reporting

Produce monthly commercial reports covering cost‑to‑complete, procurement status, committed costs, subcontractor liabilities, variations, cash flow, risk and projected final account.

Carry out Cost Value Reconciliations and analyse actual cost, value, earned value and margin performance across allocated M&E packages.

Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implement mitigation strategies and support value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Project Close‑Out

Attend commercial meetings, subcontractor reviews, progress meetings and client negotiations while providing commercial advice to Project Managers, Package Managers and Engineering Teams.

Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders while protecting the contractor's commercial position.

Lead the commercial close‑out of M&E packages, including final account agreement, claims resolution, release of retention, warranty obligations and project handover documentation.

Candidate Requirements

Degree qualified in

Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering

or a related discipline.

5+ years' experience

as an

M&E Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Electrical Quantity Surveyor, Building Services Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Engineer

within a Tier 1 Contractor or M&E Contractor environment.

Proven experience commercially managing large‑scale

Data Centre, Hyperscale Data Centre, Mission-Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor or Advanced Manufacturing

projects.

Strong knowledge of: M&E Quantity Surveying, MEP Commercial Management, Cost Planning and Cost Control, Procurement, Subcontractor Management, Valuations and Payment Applications, Change Management, Variations and Claims, Contract Administration, Cost Value Reconciliation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Management, Final Accounts, Value Engineering, Mechanical Building Services, Electrical Building Services, Data Centre Construction.

Experience working under

NEC, FIDIC, JCT or bespoke international construction contracts

is highly desirable.

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand technical Mechanical and Electrical scopes, drawings, specifications, equipment schedules and programme interfaces.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high‑value packages in a fast‑paced project environment.

Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel

and experience with commercial systems such as

CostX, Bluebeam, SAP, COINS, Candy, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Procore

would be advantageous.

English fluency is essential. Italian language capability would be beneficial but is not always mandatory for international project teams.

Applicants must have the right to work in Italy or be eligible to obtain the appropriate Italian residence and work permit.

For more information on this M&E Quantity Surveyor opportunity or other M&E Quantity Surveyor / MEP Quantity Surveyor opportunities across Ireland, UK or Europe. Please reach out to a member of Evergreen Talent Group for a confidential chat.

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