Senior Quantity Surveyor • Data Centre Commercial Lead

Laing O'Rourke group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Slough is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead commercial delivery on a major data centre project. You will drive cost control, risk management and subcontract administration across work packages.

You will build strong relationships with clients and supply chain, supervise junior team members, and ensure robust governance and reporting to protect project value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is required.
• Significant experience in a QS or Commercial Management role on major, complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract management, change control, cost reporting and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across allocated project sections and work packages.
• Take ownership of commercial performance, including cost control, forecasting, risk and opportunity management.
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration, change, payments, accounts and claims.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, commercial forecasts, contract reviews and management information.
• Identify, assess, price and manage change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project budget establishment and maintain cost control.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, contractual compliance and reporting.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior Commercial team members.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS membership desirable

Job description

Laing O'Rourke in Slough is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead commercial delivery on a major data centre project. You will drive cost control, risk management and subcontract administration across work packages.

You will build strong relationships with clients and supply chain, supervise junior team members, and ensure robust governance and reporting to protect project value.