Quantity Surveyor (London Area)

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Construction

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Location: UK (London, Manchester, Birmingham or Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Join the Critical Infrastructure Boom

We\’re hiring a Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of complex, high-value data centre construction projects across the UK and Europe.

This is your opportunity to work within one of the most dynamic and in-demand sectors , where cost management, commercial insight, and contract control are absolutely critical.

The Role:

As a Quantity Surveyor on our clients’ mission-critical builds, you will play a key role in ensuring financial performance, contractual integrity, and cost predictability throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Responsibilities:

• Manage pre- and post-contract activities including tendering, cost planning, and final accounts
• Administer main and sub-contracts, ensuring adherence to NEC or JCT frameworks
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, cash flow, and cost/value reconciliations
• Support change management, variations, and commercial risk assessments
• Liaise closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and Client Representatives
• Ensure accurate documentation, valuations, and payment applications are submitted on time
• Participate in commercial meetings and client reporting cycles

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on construction projects – ideally within data centre, industrial, commercial, or healthcare environments
• Excellent working knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT)
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
• UK work eligibility and flexibility to travel to site if required

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Private health and pension scheme
• Career growth in the mission-critical construction sector
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
• Join a collaborative, high-performance commercial team

Ready to step into one of construction’s most exciting sectors?

Send your CV and cover note to lee.grimes@eccgroup.org quoting ref: QS-DC25