Quantity Surveyor

PE Global; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contractor in Italy is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a major data centre project. The role focuses on commercial management, including cost control, subcontractor management, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have over 5 years of experience in contracting, particularly with MEP works. Strong analytical and financial skills are essential. Join a team where you can lead procurement and ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in main contracting or specialist contracting.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP installations and processes.
• Familiarity with various methods of measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and oversee subcontract packages.
• Manage costs and prepare contractual documents.
• Engage stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Client engagement

Leadership

Financial management

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Buildsoft

CostX

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major data centre project in Italy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the commercial management of the project, taking ownership of cost control, subcontractor management and client engagement.

As a senior member of the commercial team, you will lead on procurement, oversee multiple complex subcontract packages and provide strategic commercial guidance to ensure project success. This is a key leadership role, requiring strong technical, financial and people management skills.

Requirements

• Work with the senior project team to procure key subcontract packages and other critical elements of the works.
• Generating quantified work packages, ITTs & budgets from technical documents. Analysis & presentation of tender returns.
• Preparation and agreement of subcontract documents.
• Commercial management of multiple subcontract packages from order through to final account, monthly payments, variation and claims management.
• Continuous monitoring of costs and financial entitlement on the packages / projects under your control.
• Active engagement with stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, designers and internal team members.
• Submission of contractually compliant commercial documentation.
• Development, submission and agreement of external valuations.
• Negotiation and agreement of variations, omissions and final accounts with subcontractors and clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Regular cost / value and cash flow reporting.
• Pro-actively work to resolve conflicts where possible.
• Supervision and development of junior members of the commercial team.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Relevant degree with 5+ years’ experience in a main contracting and / or specialist contracting environment with a particular focus on mechanical and electrical works.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP installations & processes.
• Familiarity with various methods of measurement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong business relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent budgeting and financial forecasting skills.
• Familiarity with Buildsoft, CostX or similar is advantageous.