Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: N1 St. Peter's Greater London
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Data Centres
Location: London
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 per annum, depending on experience
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) to join a growing team working on major data centre projects.
Previous data centre experience is essential for this position. We are looking for a commercially astute professional with a strong understanding of the complexities of data centre construction, including cost control, subcontractor management, procurement and contractual negotiations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to take a leading role in delivering complex, high-value projects within the fast-growing data centre sector.
Key Responsibilities
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Take responsibility for the commercial management of data centre construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
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Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
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Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, valuations and financial reports.
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Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiations and appointments.
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Review subcontractor applications for payment and assess variations and change orders.
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Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
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Prepare, submit and agree variations, interim valuations and final accounts.
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Manage contractual correspondence and support the resolution of commercial disputes.
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Work closely with project managers, site teams, clients and other commercial stakeholders.
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Ensure commercial procedures and reporting requirements are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
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Identify opportunities to improve project profitability and commercial performance.
About You
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Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
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Essential: previous experience working on data centre projects.
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Strong knowledge of commercial management, cost control, procurement and subcontractor management.
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Experience managing high-value, complex construction projects.
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Good understanding of construction contracts, including NEC and/or JCT.
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Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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Commercially aware, highly organised and detail-oriented.
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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
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RICS membership or progress towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £70,000–£80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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Opportunity to work on major data centre developments.
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Exposure to technically complex, high-value projects.
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Career progression within a rapidly growing sector.
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A senior commercial role with significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven data centre project experience and are looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence