Quantity Surveyor – Data Centres
Location: London | West London office | European opportunities
Salary: £50,000 + £6,000 travel allowance + benefits
Potential Amsterdam package: £60,000 basic + £10,000 gross annual allowance + shared accommodation and transport
Move into the Data Centre Market
An excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established international contractor delivering technically complex data centre projects across London and Europe.
Initially working on a London project, you’ll manage civil, structural and architectural packages within an experienced commercial team. Previous data centre experience is useful, but candidates with transferable main contractor experience are encouraged to apply.
Alongside the London position, there is a potential opportunity to work on a project in Amsterdam, offering an enhanced salary and overseas package.
The Role
As CSA Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage the commercial aspects of allocated construction packages, working closely with site teams, subcontractors and the wider commercial team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Procuring subcontract packages, comparing quotations and negotiating terms
Measuring works from drawings and preparing take-offs
Managing subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts
Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations
Preparing cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow information
Monitoring package budgets and identifying commercial risks
Maintaining accurate records and supporting contractual notices
Working with construction and MEP teams to manage package interfaces
Attending commercial meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders
Supporting the commercial team with client applications and reporting About the Company
You’ll join an established engineering and construction contractor delivering projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
The business works across data centres, life sciences, industrial and commercial construction, with capabilities spanning civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical works.
For an ambitious CSA Quantity Surveyor, this offers the opportunity to develop specialist sector experience, take on greater responsibility and build a career across UK and European projects.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a CSA Quantity Surveyor, or a main contractor QS managing relevant construction packages
Strong procurement, subcontract management and cost reporting skills
Experience handling valuations, variations and final accounts
Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk
Ability to read drawings and measure construction works
Confident communication with subcontractors, clients and site teams
Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related subject preferred
Interest in developing within the data centre sector Candidates with commercial, industrial, residential, infrastructure or other relevant construction experience are encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer – London
£50,000 basic salary
£6,000 annual travel allowance
21 days’ annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays
Between 3 and 5 days of annual leave reserved for Christmas shutdown
5% matched pension contributions after six months
Funded training courses and educational assistance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Staff referral rewards of £2,000–£6,000
Support to develop your skills and progress within the business Potential Amsterdam Opportunity
For candidates interested in working overseas, an Amsterdam project could offer:
£60,000 basic salary, including a 20% uplift on the London basic
£10,000 gross annual allowance
Shared accommodation
Shared transport
A 17/4 rotation, with arrangements to be discussed The overseas opportunity and assignment terms would be agreed separately.
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