L J B MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Hyperscale Data Centres | Mission Critical Construction
Project Value: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor specialising in the delivery of hyperscale data centres and mission-critical infrastructure across Europe. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team delivering a major phase of one of Europe's largest and most significant digital infrastructure programmes—a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth.
Spanning more than a decade, this flagship development will redefine digital infrastructure in the UK. Working alongside the Commercial Manager and wider project team, you will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, ensuring costs are effectively controlled while maximising value and maintaining strong contractual relationships throughout the construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial aspects of designated work packages from procurement through to final account.
- Prepare and administer subcontract packages, including tender enquiries, evaluations and recommendations.
- Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow, ensuring effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare accurate valuations, applications for payment and commercial reports.
- Assess and value subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
- Identify, evaluate and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Administer contract changes, compensation events and variations in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Work closely with project delivery teams to monitor progress against programme and commercial objectives.
- Support forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting to senior management.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and contractual obligations.
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Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
- Experience working on data centres, mission-critical facilities, commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong client and subcontractor relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management software.
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Package
- Highly competitive salary
- Accommodation
- Allowances package
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Excellent long-term career progression with a leading international contractor
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's largest ever construction programmes and contribute to the successful commercial delivery of a landmark £10 billion hyperscale data centre campus.
Working alongside an experienced commercial and project delivery team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the successful financial management of one of Europe's most prestigious mission-critical developments while building a long-term career with one of the industry's leading international contractors.
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