Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Project Lead

Reinforced Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

5% matched pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major data centre project in Canary Wharf. You’ll take commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account, delivering major packages on a high-profile construction programme.

You bring strong main contractor experience on large commercial new-builds, with proven procurement, cost reporting and contract management skills. Data centre exposure is desirable but not essential, with clear path to Commercial Manager.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong main contractor experience.
• Experience on large commercial new-build projects.
• Able to manage major packages independently.
• Procurement, cost reporting and subcontract management experience.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk.
• Data centre experience is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of major construction packages.
• Procuring subcontractors and negotiating contract terms.
• Managing valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Producing cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow information.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks.
• Working closely with the project and senior commercial teams.
• Attending and leading commercial meetings.
• Managing contractual notices, EOTs and loss and expense claims.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.
• Helping ensure the project is delivered within budget.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Procurement

Cost reporting

Subcontract management

Contract terms negotiation

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Reinforced Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major data centre project in Canary Wharf. You’ll take commercial responsibility from procurement through to final account, delivering major packages on a high-profile construction programme.

You bring strong main contractor experience on large commercial new-builds, with proven procurement, cost reporting and contract management skills. Data centre exposure is desirable but not essential, with clear path to Commercial Manager.