Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Construction

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a live data centre construction project, taking ownership of subcontract procurement, package management and cost control, working closely with the site and project management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor procurement, from tender package preparation through to negotiation and award
• Analyse and compare subcontractor tenders, presenting commercial recommendations to senior management
• Manage subcontract packages from order to final account, including remeasurement and variations
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly cost reports and end-of-project forecasts
• Develop and agree monthly valuations with the client, ensuring certification and timely invoicing
• Manage subcontractor payments, claims and commercial correspondence in line with contract requirements
• Submit contractual notices and claims within required timeframes
• Measure work packages from drawings and apply rates to establish accurate pricing
• Attend commercial and subcontractor review meetings
• Monitor project budgets in collaboration with the Project Director and site team
• Resolve commercial disputes professionally and efficiently
• Maintain clear documentation of all cost changes, variations and final account agreements

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction commercial discipline
• 10+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction projects
• 2 years’ min experience in Data Centre construction
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost reporting and claims management (NEC/JCT or equivalent)
• Commercially astute, with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, €85,000-€100,000 DOE
• Pension contribution
• Bonus
• Long-term European project pipeline