Job Description
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
