Data Centre Quantity Surveyor – Growth & Impact

3D Personnel; Blyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

3D Personnel is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its client’s commercial team on a major data centre project in Blyth. This early-career QS role offers exposure to cost management, valuations, subcontract packages and procurement within a high-profile technology environment.

You will support senior QS teammates, develop commercial processes and contribute to on-time, accurate financial reporting across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years' QS experience in a construction environment.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in commercial management.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and terminology.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• CostX, Buildsoft or similar software is an advantage but not essential.
• Data centre or main contractor experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors in managing subcontract packages.
• Assist with tender documentation, work packages, budgets and procurement.
• Analyse and review subcontractor tender returns.
• Prepare and administer subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with monthly valuations, payments and cost reporting.
• Help prepare and assess variations, claims and other commercial matters.
• Monitor project costs and maintain accurate commercial records.
• Contribute to cost/value reconciliations and cash flow reports.
• Support the preparation and agreement of external valuations.
• Assist with subcontractor final accounts and commercial close-out.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients, designers and internal project teams.
• Ensure commercial documentation is accurate and on time.
• Identify potential commercial issues and elevate them where appropriate.
• Work closely with the wider project team to support successful delivery.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Buildsoft

MS Excel

Job description

3D Personnel is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its client’s commercial team on a major data centre project in Blyth. This early-career QS role offers exposure to cost management, valuations, subcontract packages and procurement within a high-profile technology environment.

You will support senior QS teammates, develop commercial processes and contribute to on-time, accurate financial reporting across the project lifecycle.