In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role provides commercial and cost management support for international data centre projects. The work involves managing budgets, procurement, and contract administration throughout the full project lifecycle.
Best for
Experienced Quantity Surveyors with a background in construction consultancy or client-side cost management.
Non-negotiable
Experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level required.
Worth knowing
Hybrid role requiring attendance at the Cheshire office Tuesday to Thursday.
What you need
Required
Pre-contract cost management
Clearly required in the listing
Post-contract cost management
Clearly required in the listing
Cost planning
Clearly required in the listing
Procurement
Clearly required in the listing
Tendering
Clearly required in the listing
Contract administration
Clearly required in the listing
Construction cost control
Clearly required in the listing
Quantity Surveying degree
Clearly required in the listing
JCT
Clearly stated in the job description.
NEC
Clearly stated in the job description.
FIDIC
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Data centre experience
Strongly implied by the listing
MRICS qualification
Can be obtained
Your day-to-day
Prepare and manage cost plans
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support procurement and tendering
Clearly stated in the job description.
Provide commercial advice
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage project financial reporting
Clearly stated in the job description.
Review contractor applications
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support contract administration
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Ideally, you'll bring: Experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with the ability to manage commissions and commercial responsibilities independently.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Vertical Recruitment is working with an established multidisciplinary construction consultancy to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to its specialist Data Centre team. The role will support the delivery of data centre developments across the EMEA region, with involvement throughout both pre-construction and construction. Working alongside an experienced team of Quantity Surveyors and project professionals, you'll be involved in the commercial management of technically complex developments, supporting projects from early cost planning and procurement through to construction and completion. Based from the consultancy's Cheshire office, the position offers international project exposure, a collaborative working environment and clear opportunities for professional development. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide cost management and commercial support across a portfolio of data centre projects, working closely with clients, project teams and contractors throughout the development and construction lifecycle. Responsibilities will include: Preparing and managing cost plans, estimates and project budgets throughout pre-construction. Supporting procurement strategies, tender documentation, tender analysis and contractor appointments. Providing commercial advice throughout design development, including value engineering and cost optimisation. Managing project cost reporting, cash flow forecasts and commercial risk. Reviewing contractor applications, variations and change control during construction. Monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets and reporting on cost performance. Supporting contract administration, commercial negotiations and final account agreements. Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams across EMEA projects. Supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects from inception through to completion. About You We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in both pre-contract and post-contract cost management, ideally gained within a construction consultancy or client-side environment. Previous data centre experience would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience across other large-scale or technically complex construction projects may also be considered. Ideally, you'll bring: Experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with the ability to manage commissions and commercial responsibilities independently. Strong pre-contract and post-contract cost management experience. Experience in cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration and construction-stage cost control. Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC forms of contract, with exposure to bespoke or international contracts beneficial. Strong commercial awareness, including forecasting, change management, cost reporting and risk management. Experience working with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. MRICS qualification or a willingness to work towards chartership. What's on Offer? Hybrid working: Cheshire office Tuesday to Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays working from home. International exposure: Supporting data centre developments across the EMEA region. Full project lifecycle: Involvement in both pre-construction and construction-stage cost management. MRICS support: Support towards chartership and continued professional development. Collaborative environment: Working alongside experienced commercial and multidisciplinary project teams. Career progression: Clear scope for further responsibility and progression within the business. The Opportunity This is an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to develop further experience within the international data centre sector, supporting technically complex developments across both pre-construction and c
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