Lead Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

O'Neill and Brennan in West London is recruiting a Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a hyperscale data centre project. The role offers up to £110,000 all-in, with pension, private medical and discretionary bonuses.

You will lead procurement, valuations and final accounts, manage CVRs and budgets, and work closely with the Project Director and site teams to protect margins on a technically complex build. A strong background in main contracting is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Lead Quantity Surveyor or ready to step up in a main contracting environment.
• Previous data centre experience is not essential; suitable for candidates from major construction, industrial or technically complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated work packages or the wider project.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle from procurement and subcontract negotiation through to valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, package reviews and commercial negotiations to ensure value for money and risk allocation.
• Prepare and manage monthly CVRs, cost reports, forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, commercial risks and opportunities, implementing measures to protect margins.
• Manage variations, change control, compensation events and contractual correspondence.
• Work with the Project Director, Project Manager, site teams and wider commercial function to deliver the project.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment, valuations and final accounts for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and contribute to team development.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, reporting and contractual procedures throughout the project.

Skills

Senior/Lead Quantity Surveyor experien

Main contracting environment

CVR, budgets & cost reporting

Job description

Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor - Hyperscale Data Centre - West London

Salary/Package: Up to £110,000 all-in + pension, private medical and discretionary bonus

O'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a reputable main contractor who have an excellent pipeline of projects within the data centre sector and are looking to appoint an experienced Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a hyperscale data centre project in West London.

They are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in delivering large-scale projects within a main contracting environment. Previous data centre experience is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for someone from a major construction, industrial or technically complex project background to move into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.

Experience working on steel frame structures, industrial developments and major M&E packages would be advantageous, although the business is open to candidates with broader large-scale main contracting experience who can demonstrate strong commercial management capabilities.

With a solid pipeline of secured and upcoming work within the data centre space, the business can offer long-term career prospects, exposure to technically challenging projects and the opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a major hyperscale development.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor
• Projects: Hyperscale data centre developments
• Location: West London
• Project Scale: Large-scale, technically complex construction project
• Salary/Package: Up to £110,000 all-in, plus pension, private medical and discretionary bonuses
• Type: Permanent
• Start: ASAP, although the business can wait for the right candidate

Responsibilities:

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated work packages or the wider project, depending on experience and seniority.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle from procurement and subcontract negotiation through to valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, package reviews and commercial negotiations, ensuring value for money and appropriate risk allocation.
• Prepare and manage monthly CVRs, cost reports, forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate measures to protect margins.
• Manage variations, change control, compensation events where applicable and contractual correspondence.
• Work closely with the Project Director, Project Manager, site teams and wider commercial function to support successful project delivery.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment, valuations and final accounts, ensuring accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and contribute to the development of the wider commercial team where appropriate.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, reporting and contractual procedures are maintained throughout the project.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Lead Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up within a main contracting environment.
• Demonstrable ex