Project Quantity Surveyor

Uneek Global; Wien; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

Mentoring opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Uneek Global Limited in Austria seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major Data Centre and mission-critical projects. The PQS will manage budgets, CVRs, procurement, subcontracts, variations and final accounts, working with the regional commercial director and project teams.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience in a main contractor or specialist subcontractor environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong cost control, budgeting, CVRs and commercial forecasting experience.
• Experience with contract administration, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Familiarity with FIDIC/NEC contracts and data centre projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial delivery of major construction projects.
• Monitor budgets, costs, forecasts and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare CVR reports, forecasts and project performance summaries.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tenders, appointments and contracts.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and labour-only contracts.
• Manage valuations, payment applications and subcontractor payments.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Related construction degree (Construction Economics/Commercial Management)

Tools

Excel

Cost-management systems

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS) | Data Centres | Austria | €80,000

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist European contractor delivering major Data Centre, Technology Infrastructure and Mission Critical projects across Europe.

Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of hyperscale Data Centre projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to join their commercial team in Austria.

This is an opportunity to take commercial responsibility for technically complex construction packages, working closely with the Regional Commercial Director, project delivery teams, clients and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project finances, procurement, subcontractor agreements, cost reporting and contractual administration, ensuring projects remain commercially on track.

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing the commercial and financial delivery of major construction projects and specialist subcontract packages.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, forecasts and overall commercial performance.
• Preparing monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports, commercial forecasts and project performance summaries.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, appointments and contractual agreements.
• Preparing and administering subcontract agreements and labour-only contracts.
• Managing interim valuations, payment applications and subcontractor payment certification.
• Reviewing subcontractor and supplier invoices to ensure contractual compliance.
• Managing variations, change orders, Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and associated contractual correspondence.
• Monitoring project cash flow and preparing regular financial forecasts.
• Managing final accounts, commercial reconciliations and retention releases.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Working closely with project management teams to ensure contractual obligations are understood and maintained.
• Producing regular commercial reports covering project progress, financial performance and outstanding risks.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting senior commercial management with procurement strategies, cost control and contractual matters.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline preferred.
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial experience gained within a main contractor or specialist subcontractor environment.
• Experience managing subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, CVRs and commercial forecasting.
• Demonstrable experience preparing valuations, payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Experience in contract administration, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Understanding of FIDIC, NEC or comparable construction contracts.
• Data Centre experience is highly desirable, particularly on hyperscale or mission-critical projects.
• Experience within MEP, ICT, Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical or other technically complex construction environments will also be considered.
• Experience working on construction projects in Austria or wider European markets would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and commercial reporting or cost-management systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project delivery and commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Professional fluency in English; German language skills would be advantageous.

What Is on Offer

• Salary of up to €80,000 per annum.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Opportunity to work on major Data Centre and Mission Critical construction projects in Austria.
• Exposure to technically complex projects with leading international clients.
• Strong pipeline of specialist construction projects across Europe.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced commercial leadership.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Career progression towards Commercial Manager and senior commercial positions.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing European construction business.