Mechanical Quantity Surveyor -Data Centre

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor – Milan
Location: Milan, Italy
Sector: Data Centre / High-Tech Construction
Package: €90-100k + flights, accommodation and living allowance
Rotation: 3 on: 1 off

Shape your future with a dynamic, forward-thinking team delivering world-class engineering projects across Europe.
We’re hiring a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join a thriving project team in Milan, working on cutting-edge data centre projects with a pipeline of secured work for the next 5+ years. If you’re looking to grow your career, contribute to mission-critical builds, and thrive in a collaborative, performance-driven culture – this is your opportunity.
What’s in it for you?

• A long-term role on major international projects
• Be part of a vibrant and multi-disciplinary team
• Exposure to full project lifecycle – from tender to final account
• Excellent salary package, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Career growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
• A real chance to make an impact in one of Europe’s fastest-growing sectors

Your Role
As a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage the commercial aspects of major mechanical contracts – ensuring value, compliance, and cost control from tender through delivery. You’ll be the go-to for budgeting, reporting, subcontractor accounts, progress valuations, and change management across high-value engineering works.
Key Responsibilities:

• Budget development, BOQs, cost reporting, and profit planning
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, and final accounts
• Issue and negotiate interim and final applications
• Maintain tight control of variations, remeasures, and site changes
• Collaborate closely with planners to ensure accuracy of reporting
• Ensure contract compliance and mitigate commercial risks
• Represent the project team in commercial meetings and negotiations

What You’ll Need:

• 4+ years experience in mechanical quantity surveying
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics (or equivalent)
• Background in mechanical systems – plumbing, pipefitting or M&E engineering
• Experience delivering mechanical packages over €5M+
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Proficiency in Excel and cost-tracking software
• Organised, proactive, and confident in stakeholder engagement

If you’re seeking your next big move and want to work on landmark projects with long-term security, we want to hear from you. This is a career-defining opportunity for a Mechanical QS who’s ready to take their expertise international.