Managing Quantity Surveyor

​About the Company

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and financial performance across multiple data centre projects. You will lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors while working closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, and senior stakeholders to drive profitability, mitigate risk, and ensure strong commercial governance. This is a senior, strategic leadership role requiring a commercially astute individual capable of delivering high-value, complex projects in a fast-paced data centre environment.

About the Role

This is a senior, strategic leadership role requiring a commercially astute individual capable of delivering high-value, complex projects in a fast-paced data centre environment.

Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership & Governance

• Report directly to the Head of Commercial

• Drive cost control, forecasting, and commercial governance across projects

• Provide monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting (revenue, cost, risk, opportunity)

• Monitor and report on budget variances, KPIs, and forecasts

• Identify, manage, and escalate commercial risks with mitigation strategies

• Support internal and external audits

Project & Financial Management

• Oversee commercial performance across multiple concurrent projects

• Lead budgets, forecasts, and cost planning

• Review monthly valuations, CVRs, and P&L reporting

• Ensure accurate commercial assessment of bids and live projects

• Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead full contract surveying duties:

• Variations

• Final accounts

• Claims & dispute resolution

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and notices

• Manage commercial risk across UK & EMEA contracts

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Develop and implement procurement strategies

• Manage subcontractor agreements and commercial terms

• Approve material and subcontractor orders

• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations across regions

• Provide strategic procurement advice

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors

• Conduct:

• 1-1s

• Performance reviews

• Appraisals

• Identify training needs and career development plans

• Allocate resources effectively across projects

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key commercial representative in client meetings

• Build and maintain strong relationships with:

• Clients

• Project teams

• Senior stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Operations Directors

Compliance, Systems & HSE

• Ensure compliance with:

• Internal processes & ERP systems (Eque2 preferred)

• Contractual and legal requirements

• Maintain accurate commercial documentation and reporting

• Align Health & Safety budgets with project delivery

• Uphold company values, confidentiality, and data protection standards

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Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (preferred)

• Experience with:

• ERP systems (Eque2 ideal)

• SharePoint / Office 365

• Relevant industry accreditations / certifications

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Required Skills

• Proven experience in a Managing QS / Senior Commercial leadership role

• Strong background in data centre or mission-critical projects

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Lead teams

• Manage multiple projects

• Drive commercial performance

• Strong contractual and commercial acumen

• Experience managing risk, procurement, and stakeholder relationships

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

• High level of numeracy and analytical capability

• Strong communication (written & verbal)

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems (Eque2 ideal)

• SharePoint / Office 365

• Relevant industry accreditations / certifications

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Pay range and compensation package

Senior leadership position with real commercial ownership. Exposure to high-value, hyperscale data centre projects. Opportunity to lead teams and shape commercial strategy. Working across UK & EMEA complex builds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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If this position is of interest ti you, apply now!