Senior Quantity Surveyor-Design Data Center

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and cost-management support for data centre projects across civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines. The role covers estimating, cost planning, tendering, procurement support and commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable cost information, evaluate contractor proposals and identify opportunities to protect project value without compromising scope or technical performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cost plans, project budgets, estimates, bills of quantities and tender documentation for relevant work packages.
• Manage tender processes, assess commercial submissions and support negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Review design information and scope changes to identify their cost, procurement and programme implications.
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation, maintaining clear records of savings, assumptions and technical impacts.
• Maintain cost benchmarks, rate libraries and market intelligence for civil, mechanical and electrical packages.
• Assess variations, claims, valuations, commercial risks and final account matters in line with contract requirements.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, cash-flow information and procurement recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, project delivery and finance teams to ensure consistent commercial information and timely decisions.

Requirements and Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Candidates should have 8–10 or more years of quantity surveying experience with a contractor, consultant or project management organisation. Strong experience in data centres, mission-critical facilities or large infrastructure projects is important. Applicants should understand FIDIC contracts, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts and have experience with CostX, Bluebeam, Excel and ERP systems. RICS, CIOB or equivalent accreditation is preferred.

Skills

Cost analysis, measurement, commercial negotiation, contract administration, reporting and attention to detail are essential. Knowledge of foundations, structural steel, HVAC, chilled water, UPS, generators, switchgear and ELV systems is useful for assessing multidisciplinary packages.