Managing Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Projects Lead

Datalec Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and manage the commercial and financial aspects of data centre projects across the UK.

You will drive procurement, budgeting, risk management and contract administration, working with Project Managers and Operations Directors to protect margins and ensure DPI standards are met while mentoring junior staff and delivering commercially sound projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar commercial or quantity surveying leadership role.
• Degree in QS or related field (preferred).
• Strong leadership abilities to develop a team.
• Sector knowledge in data centre and related services environment.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Report to Head of Commercial with proactive cost control and governance.
• Provide regular commercial updates and financial reports.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost plans and CVR/profitability reports.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor orders.
• Lead, develop and appraise a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and notices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

ERP systems (Eque2)

SharePoint

Office 365

Job description

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and manage the commercial and financial aspects of data centre projects across the UK.

You will drive procurement, budgeting, risk management and contract administration, working with Project Managers and Operations Directors to protect margins and ensure DPI standards are met while mentoring junior staff and delivering commercially sound projects.