Junior Quantity Surveyor

About Mercury

Mercury is Europe's leading provider of construction solutions, specializing in managing and delivering complex engineering and construction projects for top global corporations. We focus on projects across various sectors such as Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection. Our team is driven by innovation and determination to achieve excellence consistently.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project contract documents thoroughly.
• Prepare and analyze enquiries from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Create and distribute contract documentation to the supply chain efficiently.
• Track changes in project scope and evaluate pricing for variations.
• Prepare and agree on monthly progress payment applications.
• Manage subcontractor accounts with focus on financial and contractual control.
• Issue relevant contractual notices and assess claims related to loss, expense, or acceleration.
• Deliver timely, precise, competitive, and profitable project estimates.
• Compile monthly commercial project reports reflecting project status.
• Support management by providing data, risk assessments, and issue analysis.
• Forecast and manage project cash flows proactively.
• Coordinate with clients, main contractors, and internal departments effectively.
• Perform all other tasks related to the Quantity Surveyor role as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-level academic qualification or equivalent relevant experience in the industry.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor or engineering role with strong commercial insight.
• Willingness to travel across EU sites periodically.
• Comprehensive understanding of subcontract agreements.
• Preferred candidates with background in CSA (Control and Systems Automation) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) disciplines.
• Professional negotiation skills with clients and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy standards.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mercury is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.