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Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Our client is offering...
Salary - £65,000- £85,000 plus Travel Allowance to help pay for your commute, excellent bonus structure, non-contributory pension, private healthcare and life insurance, plus many more…
Location - London
Quantity Surveyor - The Role…
Our client is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of business-as-usual works and major capital expenditure projects across our data centre portfolio.
Experience in data centres is not required — we welcome candidates from comparable infrastructure or complex building environments.
This is a hands-on, client-side role managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting through final accounts.
On-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the hands-on, client-side and collaborative nature of the role.
You’ll take ownership of building and MEP cost management from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts — ensuring value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and delivery.
Quantity Surveyor:
Strategic & Planning
  * Prepare and maintain master plans for BAU and major capex works (biannual cycle)
  * Develop early-stage cost advice to support commercial decision-making
Cost & Project Management
  * Produce detailed project budgets and cost plans with cash-flow forecasting
  * Actively review scope, design, and tender information to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities
  * Lead value engineering and advise on value-for-money improvements
  * Monitor costs against approved budgets and escalate risks or funding requirements
  * Manage change control, including estimates, approvals, tracking, and reporting
Procurement & Contracts
  * Support procurement and tendering activities, including pricing schedules and evaluations
  * Participate in contractor and supplier selection
  * Assess valuations, materials off-site, and payment recommendations
  * Evaluate claims, loss & expense, payless notices, and extensions of time
  * Negotiate section, practical completion, and final accounts
Risk, Safety & Compliance
  * Provide cost input to project risk management and early warning processes
  * Maintain awareness of Health & Safety risks and report issues in line with company policy
  * Support insurance claims and capital allowances activities
Reporting & Administration
  * Attend project and team meetings and provide clear commercial reporting
  * Raise and manage purchase requests and purchase orders (Coupa)
  * Maintain accurate project records using the document management system (ASite)
Quantity Surveyor - Who We’re Looking For…
Essential
  * 4+ years’ experience in cost management / quantity surveying
  * Strong experience with building and MEP works
  * Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
  * Confident communicator, able to work with multiple stakeholders
  * Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects
Desirable
  * Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
  * Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)
  * Data centre or critical infrastructure experience
  * Experience using Coupa and/or ASite
You Will bring…
  * An analytical, logical approach to problem-solving
  * High standards of professionalism and integrity
  * A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively

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