Quantity Surveyor (Data Centres)

Quantity Surveyor (Data Centres) - UK Leading Building Services Contractor - Banbridge

Your new company
A prominent, multi-award-winning UK building services contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, focusing on the Data Centre sector. Known as the contractor of choice and a leader in the UK Building Sector, they boast a turnover exceeding £60 million and consistently secure repeat orders for Data Centre projects ranging from £5M to £15M.
Your new role

Ensure the financial success of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations, and managing variations and change orders.

Collaborate with contracts, estimating, and pre-construction teams to fully understand each project scope.

Maintain awareness of different contract forms to protect the company throughout the project.

Review and compile subcontractor package awards.

Engage with subcontractors, handle negotiations, and prepare sub-contract documents.

Track and report monthly job performance to the QS Lead.

Prepare timely monthly valuations based on site measurements and work-in-progress reviews, ensuring payments are received as per contract conditions.

Vet and process monthly subcontractor payments.

Conduct at least one monthly site visit and report progress to management.

Attend monthly commercial meetings to update on contract negotiations and job performance.

Support commercial activities and provide advice to Project Managers as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.

At least 5 years of experience in a similar commercial role.

Commercially astute and ambitious.

Strong knowledge of different Forms of Contract; such as JCT, NEC & FIDEC.

High standard of organisational and time management skills.

High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong client engagement skills.

Valid UK Driving Licence.

What you'll get in return
A fantastic opportunity for a candidate that wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company.
You will be working in brand new state of the art facilities, which include break-out areas, ultra-modern canteen facilities and many tea/coffee stations to quench your thirst.

Company Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Health cash plan

Full access to smart wellbeing platform

Free annual health check during working hours

30 days annual leave increasing with service

Long service awards

Free parking and electrical vehicle charging points

Social Events

Secure, free onsite parking.

Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.

Friendly and supportive working environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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