Senior Quantity Surveyor - Utilities & Data Centre Infra

Calibre Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major data centre project in East London. The role focuses on energy and utilities infrastructure packages, requiring NEC contract experience and strong commercial management on large-scale projects.

Based on site in East London, you will join a team of four, spending 2–3 days on site weekly and mentoring junior QS staff while leading procurement and cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Proficiency in CostX, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with infrastructure projects and utilities.
• Experience managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage valuations, variations, and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce monthly cost reports and commercial updates for senior stakeholders.
• Provide commercial leadership and mentoring to junior QS team members.
• Lead procurement and tender processes for utilities and infrastructure packages, including tender documentation and bid analysis.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Contract administration

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major data centre project in East London. The role focuses on energy and utilities infrastructure packages, requiring NEC contract experience and strong commercial management on large-scale projects.

Based on site in East London, you will join a team of four, spending 2–3 days on site weekly and mentoring junior QS staff while leading procurement and cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle.