SR / QUANTITY SURVEYOR (DATA CENTRE) URGENT!

Roles & Responsibilities

We are supporting a client involved in complex, high-value projects in Data Centre and looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Commercial professional to join their project team.

This role will be responsible for both pre-contract and post-contract commercial management, with strong involvement in tendering, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and final account management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support pre- and post-contract activities for assigned projects.
• Prepare tender documentation, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid submissions.
• Review project specifications, drawings, scope of works, and commercial requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure key stakeholders, including Project, Finance, and Accounts teams, understand and comply with relevant contractual requirements.
• Support Senior / Commercial Managers in the day-to-day management of project commercial activities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure effective project delivery.
• Assist in resolving contractual, cost, variation, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, and suppliers while ensuring expenditure remains within approved budgets.
• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders and provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Monitor project expenditure and prepare regular and ad-hoc cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates.
• Maintain strong cost control and ensure purchases and commitments remain within project budgets.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and commercial savings.
• Review and verify payment claims, invoices, and supporting documents prior to payment.
• Monitor progress claims and payment collections.
• Manage variation orders, commercial documentation, and project records.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and closure of final accounts.
• Attend project, commercial, and site coordination meetings as required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Around 4–6 years of relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale or high-value construction / engineering projects.
• Exposure to Data Centre, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing, Cleanroom, M&E, or Mission-Critical projects will be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, procurement, tendering, and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract and industry commercial practices.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning, organisation, and time-management capabilities.
• Clear and structured communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Candidates with experience handling high-value, technically complex projects within Data Centre sector are especially encouraged to apply.

Tell employers what skills you have

commercial environment
Construction
Contractual Requirements
Quantity Surveying
Data Center
Data Centre environments
RFQ
Commercial Requirements
Negotiating Commercial Terms
Providing Quotations
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management
Cost Estimation
Tendering
Project Delivery
Project Management Professional
Support Management