Data Centre Quantity Surveyor - Cost & Commercial Lead

Winthrop Engineering & Contracting AB; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Engineering & Contracting AB is seeking Quantity Surveyors at multiple levels for a major data centre project in Skellefteå, Sweden. You will manage costs, procure subcontract packages, and prepare budgets, with emphasis on collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver on business objectives.

The role requires experience in handling multiple packages, strong analytical skills, and clear communication. Construction knowledge and willingness to own projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' relevant experience
• Strong technical understanding of building construction and 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
• Data Centre experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Procure subcontract packages with senior project team
• Generate quantified work packages, ITTs and budgets from technical documents
• Analyse and present tender returns
• Prepare and agree subcontract documents
• Manage costs across multiple packages from order to final account, monthly payments, variations and claims
• Monitor costs and financial entitlement across packages/projects
• Engage with clients, subcontractors, designers and internal teams
• Submit contractually compliant commercial documentation
• Develop and agree external valuations
• Negotiate variations, omissions and final accounts with subcontractors/clients
• Provide regular cost/value and cash flow reporting
• Resolve conflicts where possible
• Supervise and develop junior commercial team members

Skills

Subcontract management

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost control

Client relationship

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Buildsoft

CostX

Job description

Winthrop Engineering & Contracting AB is seeking Quantity Surveyors at multiple levels for a major data centre project in Skellefteå, Sweden. You will manage costs, procure subcontract packages, and prepare budgets, with emphasis on collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver on business objectives.

The role requires experience in handling multiple packages, strong analytical skills, and clear communication. Construction knowledge and willingness to own projects are essential.