Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major data centre project in Italy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the commercial management of the project, taking ownership of cost control, subcontractor management and client engagement.

As a senior member of the commercial team, you will lead on procurement, oversee multiple complex subcontract packages and provide strategic commercial guidance to ensure project success. This is a key leadership role, requiring strong technical, financial and people management skills.

Requirements

• Work with the senior project team to procure key subcontract packages and other critical elements of the works.
• Generating quantified work packages, ITTs & budgets from technical documents. Analysis & presentation of tender returns.
• Preparation and agreement of subcontract documents.
• Commercial management of multiple subcontract packages from order through to final account, monthly payments, variation and claims management.
• Continuous monitoring of costs and financial entitlement on the packages / projects under your control.
• Active engagement with stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, designers and internal team members.
• Submission of contractually compliant commercial documentation.
• Development, submission and agreement of external valuations.
• Negotiation and agreement of variations, omissions and final accounts with subcontractors and clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Regular cost / value and cash flow reporting.
• Pro-actively work to resolve conflicts where possible.
• Supervision and development of junior members of the commercial team.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Relevant degree with 5+ years’ experience in a main contracting and / or specialist contracting environment with a particular focus on mechanical and electrical works.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP installations & processes.
• Familiarity with various methods of measurement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong business relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent budgeting and financial forecasting skills.
• Familiarity with Buildsoft, CostX or similar is advantageous.
• Data Centre experience is advantageous.