Senior Quantity Surveyor

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tier-1 main contractor seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Data Centre project in Slough. This role offers contract or permanent options, focusing on effective cost management, risk handling, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or data centre sectors.
• Strong knowledge of cost management and procurement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of the Data Centre project ensuring budget adherence.
• Assist in cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders for alignment.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement processes

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Education

Proficiency in relevant software (CostX, Procore, MS Excel)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Data Centre Project Slough

Slough, UK

Contract/Freelance or Permanent Options Available

£400-£500/day or £85K-£95K + Benefits

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join an exciting Data Centre project in Slough with a leading tier-1 main contractor. This role offers the flexibility to join on a contract/freelance basis due to the urgent nature of the project, but our client will also consider permanent candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the financial aspects of the Data Centre project, ensuring adherence to budget and contract terms.
• Work closely with the Commercial Lead and other Project Quantity Surveyors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Assist in cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide advice on contractual issues, procurement, and risk management.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, and proactively address any financial or contractual challenges.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the construction or data centre sectors.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, contract administration, and procurement processes.
• Experience working with a team of Project Quantity Surveyors.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CostX, Procore, MS Excel, etc.) is preferred.