Senior Electrical QS — Data Centre Projects (Europe)

Kirby Group Engineering; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Long‑term pipeline of European dataセンタ

Commercial ownership and influence

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical) to take commercial ownership on a major data centre project in Sweden. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and construction teams to drive performance, manage risk and protect returns.

This delivery‑focused role offers genuine autonomy, with a direct interface to the client and supply chain, ensuring costs are controlled and change is managed. Excellent package on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within electrical or M&E contracting.
• Experience delivering data centre, mission‑critical, life sciences or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual management.
• Confident engaging directly with clients, consultants and senior project stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, detail‑driven and proactive in managing risk.
• A practical mindset with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Full management and ownership of commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Acting as the primary commercial interface with the client’s commercial and contract teams.
• Managing project procurement, including electrical subcontractors.
• Conducting detailed cost control, forecasting and risk analysis.
• Reviewing all incoming correspondence from the client, design team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical issues and initiating responses.
• Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors, including valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Producing accurate project cost reports, margin forecasts and cashflow reports.
• Managing change control procedures, negotiating and agreeing costs with the client.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and certifications.
• Driving agreement of final accounts in a controlled and professional manner.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Client engagement

Risk management

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical) to take commercial ownership on a major data centre project in Sweden. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and construction teams to drive performance, manage risk and protect returns.

This delivery‑focused role offers genuine autonomy, with a direct interface to the client and supply chain, ensuring costs are controlled and change is managed. Excellent package on offer.