Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its fast expanding Data Centre team in London. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most technically complex and high-value hyperscale developments in Europe, supporting world-class clients at the forefront of digital infrastructure.

You will take a key commercial role across major data centre programmes, managing cost from early-stage advisory through to delivery. Working alongside project managers, engineers, and client teams, you will provide strategic cost planning, procurement leadership, and commercial oversight on fast-paced, mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial strategy for large-scale data centre projects
• Manage procurement processes, including tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier engagement
• Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and risk management across project lifecycles
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation without compromising programme or quality
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting key commercial decisions
• Oversee contract administration and manage change control effectively

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major construction projects (data centre experience strongly preferred)
• Background within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage complex, high-value packages
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred

What's on Offer

• Exposure to flagship hyperscale data centre developments
• Clear progression within a high-performing, growing sector
• Collaborative, forward-thinking working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Job Details

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Job Type: Permanent
• Ref: 264148
• Posted: 24 APR 2026
• Recruiter: [contact hidden]

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