Norway-Based Senior Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus additional</

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Data Centre team in Norway. The role entails full commercial management, risk control, and strong leadership to deliver high-value projects while maximizing commercial returns.

You will work closely with the Contracts Manager and Project Manager, taking ownership of commercial issues, guiding junior staff, and ensuring contract compliance across traditional, design and build contracts up to the €5–€15m range.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience with design and build contracts.
• Training in commercial management and contract law.
• CPD in commercial and legal updates.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected.
• Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations.
• Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records.
• Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
• Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including traditional, design and build, and projects above €5m to €15m.
• Maintain and update project risk and opportunity registers.
• Monitor for changes, implement mitigation measures and manage opportunities to enhance project outcomes.
• Manage claims and disputes, including preparation of records, formulation of arguments and representation to stakeholders.
• Manage, mentor and oversee junior commercial staff including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Provide training, guidance and supervision on measurement, reporting and commercial procedures.
• Support performance reviews and development planning in line with company standards.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Ensure accurate commercial reporting in line with company valuation policy.
• Maintain independent review and oversight of cost value reconciliations.
• Support pre-construction teams with commercial input during tenders and two-stage procurement processes.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on commercial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Interpret and apply contract law to ensure compliance and protect the company’s position.
• Provide detailed advice on contract conditions, including NEC and JCT forms.
• Draft contractual correspondence and sensitive reports for issue to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead procurement, negotiation and management of complex subcontract agreements.
• Advise on and manage bonds, warranties, guarantees, insurances and letters of intent.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project partners on commercial matters.
• Support negotiations to secure commercially acceptable outcomes.
• Build and maintain professional relationships to support long-term business growth.
• Experience with design and build contracts, complex multi-disciplinary projects and high-value contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to innovate in cost management.
• Ability to influence, challenge and commercially support wider project teams.
• Knowledge of industry trends and CPD participation in commercial and legal updates.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Team leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Data Centre team in Norway. The role entails full commercial management, risk control, and strong leadership to deliver high-value projects while maximizing commercial returns.

You will work closely with the Contracts Manager and Project Manager, taking ownership of commercial issues, guiding junior staff, and ensuring contract compliance across traditional, design and build contracts up to the €5–€15m range.