We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor – MEP for a leading company based in Colombo. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial, contractual and cost-control aspects of the MEP scope, ensuring strong financial performance, contractual compliance and effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimation

Prepare detailed cost estimates for MEP works.
Develop and maintain project cost plans and budgets.
Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
Undertake value engineering and cost optimisation studies.

Contract Administration

Review contract documents and commercial conditions.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Manage contract correspondence and commercial records.
Provide contractual advice to project teams.
Support dispute resolution and claims management.

Cost Control & Financial Management

Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
Prepare monthly commercial reports.
Forecast project cash flow and final costs.
Identify commercial risks that may impact project profitability.
Recommend appropriate corrective actions for cost overruns.

Valuations & Payment Certification

Prepare monthly interim payment applications.
Evaluate subcontractor payment claims.
Verify progress of works on site.
Certify completed MEP works for payment purposes.
Manage retention and payment reconciliation.

Variations & Claims Management

Evaluate design and scope changes.
Price variation orders and change requests.
Prepare extension-of-time and associated cost claims.
Negotiate variations with consultants and clients.
Maintain accurate variation registers and supporting claim documentation.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

Prepare RFQs for subcontractors and suppliers.
Analyse quotations and commercial submissions.
Participate in vendor and subcontractor negotiations.
Prepare commercial comparisons and recommendation reports in coordination with the procurement team.
Support subcontractor onboarding and commercial processes.

Requirements:

BSc in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
IQSSSL Membership.
QSi Membership.
10–15+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
At least 5 years' experience managing major MEP projects.
Experience working on large infrastructure developments.