Electrical QS - Construction

Hamilton Barnes; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Travel Allowance

Accommodation

Vehicle

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of large-scale data centre projects. You will manage the full lifecycle of electrical packages from tender through final accounts, working with project managers and engineers to safeguard margin and cash flow.

The role requires proven experience in mission-critical environments with strong Excel skills and a track record in valuations, change control, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on mission-critical projects (data centres, pharma, life sciences, healthcare or similar).
• Background with an electrical or M&E contractor, or strong exposure to electrical packages.
• Strong track record with valuations, change management, cost reporting and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of electrical packages on data centre projects, from tender to final account.
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment, and agree them with the main contractor or client.
• Identify, price, notify and negotiate variations, change orders and compensation events.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts, cost-to-complete and cash flow projections.
• Procure and administer subcontract and supply packages, including long-lead electrical equipment.
• Work closely with project and construction managers to track labour productivity, material costs and margin.
• Support estimating and bid teams with cost data and lessons learned.
• Prepare and agree final accounts, and resolve disputes and commercial claims where needed.

Skills

Mission-critical projects

Electrical/M&E background

Valuations & cost reporting

Margin protection & risk management

Negotiation with contractors/clients

Degree in QS/Commercial Management

Excel & cost management software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join an established specialist electrical contractor with over 35 years of experience in critical infrastructure, offering in-house engineering, off-site manufacturing, and HV/MV capability across hyperscale and colocation data centre projects for globally recognised clients.

The organization is currently on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of large-scale data centre projects. The ideal candidate will manage the full commercial lifecycle of electrical packages, from tender and procurement through valuations, change control, and final account, working closely with in-house project managers, construction teams, and engineers. Candidates from data centres, pharma, healthcare, semiconductor, or HV/MV infrastructure backgrounds will be strongly considered, with a clear route to Senior QS and Commercial Manager roles as the business grows its data centre portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of electrical packages on data centre projects, from tender to final account
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment, and agree them with the main contractor or client
• Identify, price, notify and negotiate variations, change orders and compensation events
• Produce cost reports, forecasts, cost-to-complete and cash flow projections
• Procure and administer subcontract and supply packages, including long-lead electrical equipment
• Work closely with project and construction managers to track labour productivity, material costs and margin
• Support estimating and bid teams with cost data and lessons learned
• Prepare and agree final accounts, and resolve disputes and commercial claims where needed

Skills/Must Have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on mission-critical projects (data centres, pharma, life sciences, healthcare or similar)
• Background with an electrical or M&E contractor, or strong exposure to electrical packages
• Strong track record with valuations, change management, cost reporting and final accounts
• Commercial acumen, with a focus on margin protection and risk management
• Confident negotiator, comfortable dealing with main contractors, clients and supply chain
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar; MRICS or working towards it desirable
• Strong Excel skills and experience with commercial or cost management software

Benefits:

• Training
• Progression
• Travel Allowance
• Accommodation
• Vehicle

Salary:

• Up to €110,000