Senior QS - Data Centre - FIDIC

Matchtech; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Personal Pension Scheme (match)

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Leisure subsidy (£250/yr)

Professional subscription allowance

27 days holiday + festive period

Group Life Insurance (4x basic salary)

Season ticket loan (probation)

CPD and training support

Sports and social club

Job summary

Matchtech's client, a leading consultancy in the data centre sector, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor with substantial experience in FIDIC Yellow Book contracts to join a major Data Centre project in Slough.

You will manage commercial administration and the project lifecycle from inception through final account settlement, including contract administration, cost reporting, variations, claims, and risk management, on a large-scale, high-profile program.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management on major projects.
• Significant experience administering projects under FIDIC Yellow Book.
• Background in infrastructure, energy, utilities or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record managing projects valued over £50m.
• Strong experience in variation management, claims assessment, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of cost reporting, forecasts, and commercial risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: manage FIDIC Yellow Book compliance, notices, and records.
• Commercial Management: develop cost reporting, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Variations and Change Management: evaluate, price, and negotiate changes.
• Claims and Risk Management: assess EOT, costs, and contractor claims.

Skills

FIDIC Yellow Book

Contract Administration

Commercial Management

Variations & Change Management

Claims Assessment

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or equivalent preferred

Job description

Our client, a leading consultancy in the data centre sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) with significant experience in FIDIC Yellow Book contracts to join their team for a major Data Centre project based in Slough. This permanent position offers the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge projects within sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Airports, Energy, and Rail. The role entails managing commercial administration and project lifecycle from inception through final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Administration

• Administer the FIDIC Yellow Book contract in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Provide contractual advice to the Project Director and wider project team.
• Interpret and apply contract provisions relating to payment, variations, claims, delay, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure all contractual notices are identified, prepared, and submitted within prescribed timescales.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records and correspondence registers.

Commercial Management

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project from commencement through to final account.
• Develop and maintain cost reporting systems, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Produce monthly commercial reports identifying opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support project governance and commercial decision-making.

Variations and Change Management

• Lead the evaluation, pricing, and negotiation of variations.
• Assess contractor quotations and substantiation of costs.
• Prepare independent cost estimates and commercial assessments.
• Manage the change control process and maintain change registers.
• Ensure all instructed changes are accurately recorded and valued.

Claims and Risk Management

• Assess contractor entitlement under relevant FIDIC provisions.
• Prepare commercial assessments relating to Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims.
• Support the development of Employer responses to contractor claims.
• Identify emerging commercial risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution activities.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Significant experience administering major projects under FIDIC Yellow Book.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, oil & gas, renewables, process engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record managing projects valued in excess of £50m.
• Strong experience in variation management, claims assessment, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, and commercial risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of change control and project controls processes.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Benefits:

• A maximum matched contribution to our Group Personal Pension Scheme of 5% of Basic Salary
• Membership of our subsidised Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Subsidised Health & Leisure (per annum) currently £250
• One professional subscription per annum up to £500
• 27 days holiday per annum plus the Christmas and New Year period
• Group Life Insurance (at four times basic salary)
• An interest-free season ticket loan (upon completion of probation)
• Membership of our sports and social club
• Provision of CPD and personal development training

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to advance your career while working on pivotal Data Centre projects, we would love to hear from you.