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

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 and will provide full role-specific onboarding and training.

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.

Youll 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.

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)

WhoWere 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
• Experience gained in comparable infrastructure or complex building environments (data centre experience not required)
  

Desirable

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)
• 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

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