Site Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Project

Currie & Brown; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Contract extension possibilities

On-site data centre project

Job summary

Currie & Brown is delivering a landmark data centre project in the Milan region and seeks a Site Quantity Surveyor to join the on-site team. The role welcomes freelance consultants and professionals seeking a fixed-term or permanent contract, with Italian and English language proficiency essential.

The ideal candidate has proven QS experience on major construction projects, with data centre exposure and strong subcontract management, cost reporting, and contractual administration skills.

Qualifications

• Proven QS experience on major construction projects.
• Data centre experience highly desirable.
• Experience with subcontract management and cost reporting.
• Italian and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial and contractual management of a major data centre construction project.
• Administer subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Review, assess and agree valuations, applications for payment and variations.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and forecast expenditure.
• Prepare cost reports and support commercial forecasting activities.
• Evaluate change requests and manage compensation events.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial correspondence.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors and client representatives on site.
• Support risk management and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to monthly reporting and project performance reviews.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

MRICS or equivalent (advantageous)

Job description

Planner / Scheduler

Major Data Center Project

Italian & English

On-Site

Freelance/Fixed Term Contract/Permanent

Be Part of a Landmark Data Centre Development

Are you an experienced Site Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role on a major data centre construction project?

Currie & Brown is supporting the delivery of a large-scale data centre programme in the Milan region and is seeking a Site Quantity Surveyor to join the project team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction, contributing to the successful commercial delivery of a high-profile mission‑critical facility.

We welcome applications from both freelance consultants and professionals seeking a fixed-term or permanent contract opportunity.

What you'll do

• Support the commercial and contractual management of a major data centre construction project
• Administer subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account
• Review, assess and agree valuations, applications for payment and variations
• Monitor project costs, commitments and forecast expenditure
• Prepare cost reports and support commercial forecasting activities
• Evaluate change requests and manage compensation events
• Assist with contract administration and commercial correspondence
• Work closely with project managers, contractors and client representatives on site
• Support risk management and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to monthly reporting and project performance reviews

What we're looking for

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience gained on major construction or engineering projects
• Data centre experience highly desirable
• Experience within mission-critical, MEP, industrial, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing or large-scale infrastructure projects will also be considered
• Strong understanding of subcontract management, change control and cost reporting
• Experience administering construction contracts and managing contractor accounts
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with project stakeholders
• Italian and English language skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar discipline
• Professional membership (ideally MRICS or equivalent) advantageous

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on a flagship data centre development
• Exposure to one of the world's fastest-growing construction sectors
• Competitive day rate, or fixed-term/salary + package
• Collaborative and international project environment
• Potential for contract extension as the programme develops
• Support from a globally recognised consultancy

Why Currie & Brown?

At Currie & Brown, you'll join our global team of experts delivering some of the world's most complex and exciting construction projects. We support our clients with industry-leading commercial, project management and project controls services, helping shape the built environment across multiple sectors.

If you're a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being at the heart of project delivery and wants to contribute to a major data centre programme in Northern Italy, we'd love to hear from you