Senior Quantity Surveyor

NRL; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major data centre builds. Based in Amsterdam, this permanent, full-time on-site role requires delivering strategic commercial leadership and mentoring junior team members to drive project success.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, extensive senior experience on large-scale construction projects, and strong knowledge of commercial management and contract law.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects, ideally data centres.
• Strong commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law knowledge.
• Leadership, delegation and communication experience.
• Familiarity with risk management and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for data centre projects and adapt where required.
• Represent the company in all commercial and contractual matters to ensure entitlements are protected.
• Lead procurement activities from tender preparation to subcontract management and final account.
• Prepare and manage financial forecasts, cost reporting, valuations and reconciliations.
• Control and agree variations with accurate, auditable documentation.
• Maintain risk and opportunity registers, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
• Mentor and develop commercial teams, including Quantity Surveyors and Assistants.
• Deliver accurate reporting and maintain compliance across large-scale design and build contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Contract law

Procurement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered (RICS/CIOB)

CPD in legislation

Job description

Job Title Senior Quantity Surveyor Summary Join a leading construction business delivering major data centre projects as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based in Amsterdam on a permanent basis. This role suits an experienced quantity surveying professional with a strong commercial background who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You'll lead strategic commercial management on large-scale data centre builds while mentoring junior team members and driving project success.

Location and Working Pattern

Amsterdam, Netherlands - Permanent position. Full-time on-site role.

Client Overview

Our client is a globally recognised contractor specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects, including cutting-edge data centres, to leading technology clients across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial strategy for data centre projects and adapt where required
• Represent the company in all commercial and contractual matters to ensure entitlements are protected
• Lead procurement activities from tender preparation to subcontract management and final account
• Prepare and manage financial forecasts, cost reporting, valuations and reconciliations
• Control and agree variations with accurate, auditable documentation
• Maintain risk and opportunity registers, implementing mitigation plans as needed
• Mentor and develop commercial teams, including Quantity Surveyors and Assistants
• Deliver accurate reporting and maintain compliance across large-scale design and build contracts

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, dispute resolution and contract law
• Leadership, delegation and communication training and experience
• Familiarity with risk management and safety training practices

Nice-to-have Skills

• Chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent
• CPD in legislation, industry trends and advanced commercial management practices

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support.