Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited is seeking a Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on high-profile Data Centre developments in London. You will own commercial deliverables, manage budgets and interact with clients and project teams to ensure profitable delivery.

The role offers a path to seniority within a specialist consultancy that values hands-on mentorship, collaboration and the delivery of technically challenging projects in a rapidly growing data centre sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' relevant industry experience.
• Experience on Data Centre projects during construction.
• Background in a construction consultancy as CQS or PQS.
• MRICS or working toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services across major Data Centre developments.
• Supporting commercial management from pre-contract through to post-contract delivery.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and commercial reports.
• Managing project budgets, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and wider project teams.
• Proactively identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attending client meetings and representing the consultancy throughout project delivery.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Data Centre offering.

Skills

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Proactive delivery

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

London | Data Centres & Mission Critical Infrastructure

Salary - £60,000 - £80,000

Take your career further. Work on projects that are shaping the future of the built environment.

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your experience within one of the construction industry's fastest-growing sectors?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and ambitious construction consultancy working with some of the industry's leading clients on major, technically challenging projects.

With a growing portfolio of Data Centre and Mission Critical developments, the business is looking to strengthen its London team with an experienced Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to play an active role in delivering high-profile projects while developing their career.

About the Business

Our client is a highly regarded construction consultancy providing specialist Cost Management, Project Management, Due Diligence and Advisory services to a prestigious portfolio of clients.

Known for its technical expertise, collaborative approach and high standards, the business offers an environment where talented professionals are given genuine responsibility, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

With an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth plans, this is a business where your career can develop alongside the company.

The Role

As a Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the delivery of major Data Centre projects, working closely with clients and project teams throughout the construction lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of project deliverables, build strong client relationships and contribute to the successful commercial management of complex developments.

Responsibilities

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services across major Data Centre developments.
• Supporting the commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to post-contract delivery.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and commercial reports.
• Managing project budgets, valuations, variations and cost control.
• Working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and wider project teams.
• Proactively identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attending client meetings and representing the consultancy throughout project delivery.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Data Centre offering.

About You

We are interested in speaking with Project or Senior Quantity Surveyors who have a strong consultancy background and are keen to develop their expertise within the Data Centre sector. Ideally, you will have:

• A relevant degree or third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3-5 years' relevant industry experience.
• Experience working on Data Centre projects during the construction phase.
• A background within a construction consultancy, ideally acting as a CQS or PQS.
• Experience managing projects proactively and taking ownership of deliverables.
• Exposure to Mechanical & Electrical packages would be advantageous.
• Pre-contract and/or post-contract experience.
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than simply joining another consultancy. It's an opportunity to become part of a growing business where people are genuinely invested in your development.

Key Benefits

• Genuine Career Development - Structured training, tailored development programmes, CPD sessions and hands‑on mentoring from experienced senior professionals.
• Early Responsibility - Get involved in client meetings, project delivery and commercial decision-making rather than being restricted to a desk.
• Access to Leadership - Work closely with founders, directors and senior leaders in a business with a genuinely accessible management structure.
• Exposure to Major Projects - Build your experience working alongside leading operators, developers and construction professionals within the Data Centre sector.
• Collaborative Culture - Join a team that values fresh ideas, encourages people to contribute and recognises individual achievements.
• Continued Investment in People - From external guest speakers and industry events to ongoing professional development, your progression is taken seriously.

Additional Benefits

• Excellent technology and resources.
• Ongoing technical training and CPD opportunities.
• Mentoring and professional development.
• Regular company events and team away days.
• Employee recognition and reward programmes.
• Opportunities to get involved in CSR initiatives.
• An inclusive and collaborative working environment.

The Opportunity

If you're a Project or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career within the Data Centre sector, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy that combines an ambitious growth strategy with a genuinely people-focused culture.