Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager\nOur client is offering...\nSalary - £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…\nLocation - London\nQuantity Surveyor - The Role…\nOur 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.\nExperience in data centres is not required — we welcome candidates from comparable infrastructure or complex building environments.\nThis is a hands-on, client-side role managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting through final accounts.\nOn-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the hands-on, client-side and collaborative nature of the role.\nYou’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.\nQuantity Surveyor:\nStrategic & Planning\n * Prepare and maintain master plans for BAU and major capex works (biannual cycle)\n * Develop early-stage cost advice to support commercial decision-making\nCost & Project Management\n * Produce detailed project budgets and cost plans with cash-flow forecasting\n * Actively review scope, design, and tender information to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities\n * Lead value engineering and advise on value-for-money improvements\n * Monitor costs against approved budgets and escalate risks or funding requirements\n * Manage change control, including estimates, approvals, tracking, and reporting\nProcurement & Contracts\n * Support procurement and tendering activities, including pricing schedules and evaluations\n * Participate in contractor and supplier selection\n * Assess valuations, materials off-site, and payment recommendations\n * Evaluate claims, loss & expense, payless notices, and extensions of time\n * Negotiate section, practical completion, and final accounts\nRisk, Safety & Compliance\n * Provide cost input to project risk management and early warning processes\n * Maintain awareness of Health & Safety risks and report issues in line with company policy\n * Support insurance claims and capital allowances activities\nReporting & Administration\n * Attend project and team meetings and provide clear commercial reporting\n * Raise and manage purchase requests and purchase orders (Coupa)\n * Maintain accurate project records using the document management system (ASite)\nQuantity Surveyor - Who We’re Looking For…\nEssential\n * 4+ years’ experience in cost management / quantity surveying\n * Strong experience with building and MEP works\n * Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail\n * Confident communicator, able to work with multiple stakeholders\n * Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects\nDesirable\n * Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar\n * Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)\n * Data centre or critical infrastructure experience\n * Experience using Coupa and/or ASite\nYou Will bring…\n * An analytical, logical approach to problem-solving\n * High standards of professionalism and integrity\n * A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively