Quantity Surveyor (Data Centre)

Our client is a globally recognised cost consultancy with a strong footprint across Europe, the UK, and international markets. They are highly respected for their advisory-led approach, technical rigour, and ability to support blue-chip clients delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure. With a mature leadership structure and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business continues to strengthen its position in high-growth sectors.

The consultancy operates across a broad range of built environment and infrastructure projects, with a particularly strong reputation in large-scale, technically demanding developments. Their teams are trusted advisors to investors, developers, and end-users, supporting projects from early feasibility through to final account. The organisation is known for combining commercial excellence with robust governance and best-in-class systems.

For senior professionals, this is an employer of choice offering long-term stability, exposure to landmark projects, and genuine visibility with senior leadership. The culture is professional, collaborative, and outcomes-focused, with clear pathways for progression into senior and leadership roles.

What They Are Looking For

They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their specialist data centre and mission-critical infrastructure team, based out of London and supporting projects across Europe. The role sits within an established commercial team and reports directly to a Senior Associate or Director, with regular interaction with regional leadership and key clients. The position has been created due to sustained growth in secured European project work. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering cost management services on technically complex, high-value schemes, while also supporting the development of client relationships and internal capability within this sector.

This role will suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who is confident operating in client-facing environments, enjoys working across international projects, and is comfortable balancing detailed cost management with a broader advisory mindset.

Why This Role Is Unique

This role offers the opportunity to specialise further in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the construction market, with exposure to large-scale European projects that are critical to global digital infrastructure. It provides a strong platform for career progression toward Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate, and beyond. You will gain international project exposure while remaining London-based, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor within a high-performing global consultancy and building long-term career capital in a future-focused sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract cost management services
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and cash flow forecasts
• Manage procurement strategies and tender processes
• Administer contracts and manage commercial risk
• Produce and manage CVRs and change control processes
• Provide cost reporting and commercial advice to clients
• Support value engineering and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage interim valuations and final accounts
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and sector growth

Criteria for the Role

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering cost management services on large or complex projects
• Exposure to data centres, mission-critical, or similarly complex infrastructure preferred
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing capability
• Experience working within a consultancy environment
• RICS accreditation or working toward chartership preferred

What’s On Offer

The role offers a salary of £70,000, alongside a competitive benefits package and discretionary bonus. You will be based in London, with the opportunity to work on European projects without the need for constant relocation. In addition, the business offers flexible working arrangements, structured professional development, and a clearly defined pathway for progression into senior and leadership roles within a global consultancy environment.

How To Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please forward your CV or project profile to calum@gedonexecutive.com or contact 07481 954446 for an initial conversation.