Job Description
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
For you
Location: London At least 4 out of 5 days On site
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
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.
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.
This is a hands-on, client-side role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
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
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
