Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects
Opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a multi‑billion turnover construction and development business with a dedicated Data Centre division. This is an exciting new role to be part of some interesting and highly complex Data Centres across Hyperscale and Colocation facilities, mission critical and fit‑out and infrastructure works.
This opportunity is to work for an Established UK Tier One Contractor with a strong reputation, a clear growth plan and a consistent track record on delivering a portfolio of projects. Our client is proud to have an impressive retention rate for their employees and a wealth of experience and skill set across their leadership and wider site teams.
About the role of Quantity Surveyor
Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join an experienced and dynamic commercial team working on a large Data Centre Campus worth £1 Billion. For this project you will initially be based at their headquarters in London, working on the pre‑construction services agreement with a plan of being site based at the start of 2027. For this role you will be responsible for early procurement of multiple packages working closely with the wider commercial team reporting directly into a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
With this project being a large Hyperscale Data Centre Campus for a blue‑chip client which includes two Data Centre buildings and a 140 MV‑A substation, the project will be live on‑site next year with a completion date of 2029.
Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor
* Understand, promote and work within the company values and comply with all procedures
* Support financial responsibility for the project, ensuring the project team achieve or exceed their set budgeted targets
* Support commercial strategy including procurement, tendering, negotiation and subcontract documentation
* Support change management including client change, scope variations and programme changes
* Support tender presentations, interviews, and negotiations with client
* Develop and deliver the PCSA agreement, through to delivery and final accounts
* Build relationships within the business, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, consultants and all other stakeholders involved in the project
* Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payment notices are received within contract timescales
* Place purchase orders and sub‑contracts in line with the procurement schedule
* Ensure all purchase orders and sub‑contracts issued externally accurately reflect the contract requirements and scope of works
* Work as part of the site and commercial team to strive to achieve or exceed targets
Requirements for Quantity Surveyor
* 7+ years experience within construction commercial position with a main contractor
* Strong knowledge of contracts with ability to deliver projects
* Degree qualified in relevant discipline
* Experience of JCT form of contract
* Ability to build strong relationships
What we offer for Quantity Surveyor
* Our client, a Tier One main contractor, has grown from strength to strength, with long‑term relationships within the Data Centre market including specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners
* As the company continues to expand and start new high‑value projects, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to establish themselves and progress up
* The business is financially strong and has numerous opportunities for development and fast‑track progression
* Core values include collaboration, integrity, safety and excellence in delivery with a commitment to low‑carbon construction methods and use of modern construction methods
* Invests in commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS chartership
* Competitive salary in line with market rate
* Annual discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, car allowance of circa £6 000, all travel expenses from home to work fully reimbursed, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service), employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, professional membership support and training and development programmes
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