Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Europe

Listed: 2026-09-11Sector: Civil Engineering & InfrastructureLocation: LondonEmail: liam@ssaltd.comPhone: 02031375550 Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils (Data Centre Projects, Europe)Location: Mainland Europe (Netherlands / Germany / Denmark / Sweden) Department: Commercial / Civils Delivery Travel: Rotation or long‑term assignment depending on projectRole Purpose The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead commercial delivery for major civils & concrete packages on hyperscale data centre projects across Europe. The role oversees cost management, NEC/FIDIC contract administration, subcontract performance, change control, and commercial reporting in a high‑intensity, fast‑track environment. You’ll act as the commercial lead for civils works, supporting the Commercial Manager and guiding QS teams. ️ Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Leadership — Lead commercial delivery for civils packages including earthworks, utilities, drainage, RC foundations, external yards, and duct banks.Cost Management — Own budgets, forecasting, cashflow, CVRs, and margin protection across multiple civils workstreams.Contract Administration — Manage NEC/FIDIC contracts, early warnings, CE/VO assessments, and contractual correspondence.Subcontract Management — Lead procurement, negotiation, contract award, and ongoing commercial performance of civils subcontractors.Valuations & Payments — Oversee monthly valuations, progress assessments, and commercial reporting to senior leadership.Change Control — Drive identification, pricing, justification, and tracking of variations in a fast‑changing DC environment.Risk & Opportunity — Lead commercial risk reviews, mitigation strategies, and value‑engineering initiatives.Stakeholder Engagement — Work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, client teams, and subcontractors to maintain commercial alignment.Team Support & Mentoring — Support and mentor QS/Graduate QS team members; ensure consistent commercial standards.Reporting & Governance — Maintain commercial dashboards, trackers, CVRs, and governance documentation for internal and client reporting.Required Qualifications & ExperienceDegree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Economics.5–10 years’ experience in civils, concrete, utilities, or infrastructure.Strong experience delivering civils packages on data centres, pharma, semiconductor, or other fast‑track industrial projects.Deep working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 or FIDIC.Proven track record managing civils subcontractors (earthworks, drainage, RC, utilities).Strong commercial reporting, forecasting, and negotiation skills.Ability to work on rotation or long‑term assignment in Europe.Desirable ExperienceExperience with UK/Irish civils contractors operating in Europe.Exposure to hyperscale DC civils packages (formation, utilities, RC foundations, external yards).Familiarity with digital measurement tools (CostX, Bluebeam, BIM‑based take‑off).Understanding of European procurement rules and local subcontractor markets.Experience in high‑pressure, fast‑track delivery environments.What We OfferSenior commercial role on tier‑one hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.Competitive salary, rotation uplift, accommodation/travel package.Clear progression into Commercial Manager roles.High‑impact commercial exposure within a high‑performance civils delivery team.