Quantity Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Sector: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contracting Hyperscale Data Centres
Location: London, UK
Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits

About the Company
Join a leading M&E contractor at the forefront of the data centre revolution, delivering cutting-edge, large-scale hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and Europe. Known for innovation, precision, and excellence, the company specializes in mission-critical infrastructure that supports the digital economy.

Role Overview
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of complex hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring exceptional delivery in terms of cost, time, and quality. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging projects in one of the fastest-growing sectors globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Develop, monitor, and control detailed project budgets and forecasts.
• Procurement: Oversee procurement, subcontractor tendering, and negotiation of contracts for major packages.
• Valuations & Variations: Prepare and manage interim valuations, variations, and final accounts to maximize project profitability.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks associated with large-scale, mission-critical projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to align on objectives and ensure project success.
• Reporting: Provide detailed monthly reports, including cost/value reconciliations and project cash flows.
• Compliance: Ensure all commercial activities comply with company policies, statutory regulations, and industry standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Quantity Surveying, with significant experience in M&E contracting and/or data centre projects.
• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts, particularly within mission-critical environments.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Software: Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advantage: Experience with hyperscale or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and bonus schemes.
• Growth Opportunities: Clear career progression and access to industry-leading training and development.
• Exciting Projects: Be part of high-profile, cutting-edge hyperscale data centre projects shaping the future of global technology infrastructure.