Global Data Center Cost Consultant | Quantity Surveyor

Currie & Brown Group Limited

Paris

Hybrid

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

Currie & Brown Group Limited in France is seeking a Cost Consultant - Quantity Surveyor to manage costs for data centre and high-tech projects, from planning through to completion. You will estimate costs, prepare bills of quantities, negotiate contracts, monitor spend, and report to clients, with strong French and English communication, and experience in MEP pricing and life-cycle costing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in related field, 3+ years' delivery experience, and a proactive,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction economics, or a related field.
Both French and English advanced level is required
A minimum of three years' technical delivery experience (Data Centre experience or similar high tech sector).
Experience in MEP pricing, suppliers contacts in DC, administrative understanding for permitting process
Pre- and post-contract experience
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency with spreadsheets, cost databases, and specialist quantity surveying software
Knowledge of building and construction methods, legal issues, and H&S standards.
Good client-facing and communication skills.
Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute.
A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible.

Responsibilities

Estimating costs for construction projects including materials, equipment and labour.
Preparing bills of quantities for contractors to price during the tender process.
Negotiating and managing contracts between clients and contractors.
Advising on contractual and procurement issues, helping determine the best contracts and procurement procedures for projects to protect your client's interests while also being fair to contractors.
Monitoring costs during construction to ensure the project remains within budget.
Approval of contractors pay application.
Advising on tax depreciation schedules and life cycle costing of buildings.
Resolving disputes between contractors and clients regarding costs.
Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients.
Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects.