Quantity Surveyor

Equans Data Centers is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to be based in Newport, South Wales, to support projects that deliver excellence in M&E and fit-out works across complex, regulated environments. We design, build and maintain cutting-edge facilities for some of the most innovative clients in the industry.

The Quantity Surveyor will work with the project teams and assist in managing the commercial performance of the projects. The Quantity Surveyor will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the projects including the management of costs and contractual matters.

What you will deliver?

• Carry out the commercial activities to meet the project objectives, by providing advice, guidance and support to the project team.
• Ensure compliance and governance in respect to various forms of contract including JCT, NEC etc.
• Handle the contract and execute financial reviews and continually monitor projected costs and control within budget.
• Take ownership and be responsible for the project cost budget and provide guidance and direction as required.
• Ensure variations to the contracts are priced and agreed at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensure commercial control of projects is maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present financial control/WIP/CVR documents and submit reports as required for month-end results, forecasts and activity reports.
• Fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans.

What we can offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package, which includes:
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• A Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in the construction/M&E sector.
• The ability to communicate, influence and challenge to deliver results.
• Excellent team working skills and experience of dealing with project teams.
• Experience of working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
• The ability to identify risk in projects and implement and manage risks, procedures and contingencies.

Who are we?

Equans Data Centers is a strategic data centre partner. We deliver the whole data centre, providing full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe, through a single point of contact. Leveraging Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans' experiences, we provide expertise in construction and engineering, global standardisation, precision localisation and total control of the supply chain. This enables us to deliver data centres with the best possible quality, speed to delivery and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation and certainty of planning and outcomes.

With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees across 8 European countries, Equans Data Centres has delivered over 400,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 640MW of IT space for major data centre providers.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.