Quantity Surveyor

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