Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
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
Quantity Surveyor - The Role
Our client is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Cost Managerto 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.
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.
Quantity Surveyor:
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 xwzovoh accurate project records using the document management system (ASite)
Quantity Surveyor - 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
Desirable
Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)
Data centre or critical infrastructure experience
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