Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Infrastructure Lead

Walker & Sloan; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £100,000 basic salary

Car allowance (where eligible)

Competitive pension scheme

BUPA Healthcare & Cash Plan

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Job summary

Walker & Sloan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a major data centre infrastructure project in Corsham, Wiltshire. You will own procurement, cost reporting, and commercial strategy across multi-million-pound works, including below-ground networks, HV/MV power, and foundation works.

The role offers genuine autonomy, mentoring opportunities for junior staff, and a pathway to director-level involvement in a leading specialist contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major construction projects for main or specialist contractors.
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience with civils, infrastructure, groundworks, utilities or HV/MV packages advantageous.
• MRICS/MCIOB or progression towards accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, subcontractor negotiations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, variations and value engineering.
• Oversee cost value reconciliations and commercial risk management.
• Protect project margins and ensure alignment with targets.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial professionals and lead a project team.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Cost reporting

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/MCIOB desirable

Job description

Walker & Sloan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a major data centre infrastructure project in Corsham, Wiltshire. You will own procurement, cost reporting, and commercial strategy across multi-million-pound works, including below-ground networks, HV/MV power, and foundation works.

The role offers genuine autonomy, mentoring opportunities for junior staff, and a pathway to director-level involvement in a leading specialist contractor.