Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor

MiCiM; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Career development

Volunteering leave

Training programmes

Leadership engagement

Work-life balance

Job summary

MiCiM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial performance of a Data Centre project in Woking, England. You will provide strategic guidance, ensure contractual compliance and drive value while protecting project integrity and client interests.

This role offers leadership opportunities, exposure to high-profile data centre initiatives, and a pathway for career growth within a collaborative, engineering-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within data centre construction or large-scale technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and foster collaboration.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Act as commercial interface between clients, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Implement project-specific commercial strategies for a complex data centre build.
• Maintain full visibility of financial position, change control, and risk exposure.
• Own cost planning: prepare budgets, forecasts, and advise on design changes.
• Oversee procurement: define strategy, manage tendering, and approve contracts.
• Manage contracts: control changes, produce cost reports, and support dispute resolution.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and promote commercial awareness across teams.

Skills

Data centre experience

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

MiCiM is a specialist in delivering complex construction projects with integrity and innovation. We work with global clients on mission-critical builds and foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and fairness.

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial performance of a Data Centre project in Woking. This is a high-impact role where you’ll provide strategic guidance, ensure contractual compliance, and drive value while protecting project integrity and client interests.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as commercial interface between clients, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Implement project-specific commercial strategies for a complex data centre build.
• Maintain full visibility of financial position, change control, and risk exposure.
• Own cost planning: prepare budgets, forecasts, and advise on design changes.
• Oversee procurement: define strategy, manage tendering, and approve contracts.
• Manage contracts: control changes, produce cost reports, and support dispute resolution.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and promote commercial awareness across teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in commercial management within data centre construction or large-scale technical project
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and foster collaboration.

Why MiCiM?

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Enhanced Annual Leave+ Christmas shutdown.
• Career Growth: MiCiM offers robust career development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and progression within the company.
• Knowledge Sharing and Engagement: Share your expertise and engage with educational institutions and further education bodies to inspire the next generation.
• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge projects with a company that values creativity and innovation.
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Our clients are industry leaders which means the projects we work on are often at the forefront of engineering excellence with respect to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, family-focused culture that includes enhanced benefits for mental health, neurodiversity, maternity, paternity, and menopause.
• Women in Construction: MiCiM is a proud co‑founding member of FWD – Forum for Women in Data Centres, as well as provide enhanced pregnancy, maternity, return to work and menopause benefits for our employees.
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies: We offer enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, providing you with the support you need during important life events.
• Volunteering Leave: We encourage giving back to the community with 2 paid days of leave per year for volunteering activities of your choice.
• Comprehensive Training Programmes: Support your career progression with structured training programmes, including opportunities for chartership and professional memberships.
• Multiple Network and Committee opportunities with MiCiM to get involved with should you wish.
• Regular Leadership Engagement: Participate in regular communication opportunities with company leaders to stay informed and involved.