The Workplace Consultancy

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. 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. 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) 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 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