Senior Data Centre QS - Client-Side M&E, Helsinki

Stafford Lawrence; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Stafford Lawrence in Helsinki, Finland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or M&E Quantity Surveyor) to join a client-side owner-developer focusing on data centres. The role emphasises commercial governance across an active portfolio, with a strong post-contract focus and opportunities to work on M&E packages.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in QS roles, 2+ years on data centres, and EU citizenship/work rights for Finland; relocation is supported for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, M&E Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Manager within construction.
• 2+ years’ direct commercial management on Data Centre / Mission Critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Client Commercial Representation: protect the client’s financial interests and oversee cost control across six data centre developments.
• Claims & Dispute Governance: assess, negotiate, and resolve EOT, loss and expense and major variations (incl. M&E).
• Final Accounts Settlement: negotiate and finalise main contract, MEP packages and sub-contract final accounts.
• Contract Administration & Audit: manage main contractor terms, change management, and risk profiles.
• Valuations & Cash Flow: audit monthly applications, verify variations, cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Post-contract claims evaluation

Negotiation

Client-side leadership

Job description

Stafford Lawrence in Helsinki, Finland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or M&E Quantity Surveyor) to join a client-side owner-developer focusing on data centres. The role emphasises commercial governance across an active portfolio, with a strong post-contract focus and opportunities to work on M&E packages.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in QS roles, 2+ years on data centres, and EU citizenship/work rights for Finland; relocation is supported for the right candidate.