Location: Canary Wharf
Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 + Package
Move into the Data Centre Market
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contractor experience to move into the fast-growing and lucrative data centre sector.
You’ll join a leading contractor delivering a major data centre project in Canary Wharf. Previous data centre experience is not essential. The business is open to Senior Quantity Surveyors from large commercial new-build projects who can bring strong main contractor experience and full commercial knowledge.
This is a chance to enter a specialist market offering excellent salaries, long-term project pipelines and clear career progression.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take commercial responsibility for key packages from procurement through to final account.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the commercial delivery of major construction packages
Procuring subcontractors and negotiating contract terms
Managing valuations, payments, variations and final accounts
Producing cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow information
Identifying and managing commercial risks
Working closely with the project and senior commercial teams
Attending and leading commercial meetings
Managing contractual notices, EOTs and loss and expense claims
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
Helping ensure the project is delivered within budget About the Company
You’ll be joining a well-established, forward-thinking contractor specialising in high-tech and mission-critical construction.
The business delivers technically complex projects across the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, with a strong pipeline across data centres, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and aviation.
They offer long-term stability, structured development and clear progression towards Commercial Manager level.
What We’re Looking For
Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong main contractor experience
Experience working on large commercial new-build projects
Able to manage major packages independently
Strong procurement, cost reporting and subcontract management experience
Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk
Confident dealing with project teams, subcontractors and senior stakeholders
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related subject preferred
Data centre experience is useful but not essential Candidates from major office, hotel, residential, healthcare, education, industrial or other large commercial new-build projects are encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer
£75,000 – £95,000 salary, depending on experience
Travel allowance of up to £5,000
5% matched pension
Fully paid private BUPA healthcare
Life assurance at twice your salary
23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Funded professional development, including RICS or MSc support
Opportunity to establish yourself in the data centre sector
Clear progression towards Commercial Manager Apply Now
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Salary description
£75000.00 - £95000.00 per year