Senior Quantity Surveyor

London, UK | Hybrid (1–2 days per week in office, King’s Cross)

About Us

Konex provides specialist installation and contracting services for mission‑critical data centre infrastructure across Europe. Operating as part of the Kingspan Data Solutions division, Konex is supported by a heritage of over 120 years.

The business focuses on the installation of containment systems and associated structural solutions, supporting hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre developments across multiple regions.

Working in close partnership with customers, contractors, and our wider engineering and manufacturing businesses, Konex delivers experienced project management and skilled installation teams to ensure quality, safety, and programme certainty. Our delivery model supports complex, fast‑track construction environments at scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial activities across high‑value data centre projects in the UK and Europe. This is a key role offering both project‑level responsibility and the opportunity to influence commercial strategy as the business continues to grow.

You will manage project financial performance, oversee contractual processes, and support risk management, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects, from procurement through to final account
• Ensure strong financial control, including cash flow, cost forecasting, and performance reporting
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, including negotiation, valuation, and payment processes
• Review and manage contractual documentation, ensuring compliance with obligations and identifying risks
• Lead on variation management, claims, and commercial recovery strategies
• Support dispute resolution and negotiate with clients and subcontractors as required
• Provide cost planning advice and contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Education background in Quantity Surveying is essential
• Proven experience in a Senior or Project Quantity Surveyor role within construction
• Experience in data centres, industrial, or commercial construction environments (preferred)
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to manage complex projects
• Solid understanding of contract management and commercial processes
• Experience with FIDIC or similar contract frameworks (strong advantage)
• Background or exposure to contracts, legal frameworks, or risk identification (highly desirable)
• Ability to identify contractual risks, interpret terms, and flag potential issues early
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with strong reporting and organisational capabilities

Permanent and full‑time employees enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile data centre projects across Europe.

At Konex, you will be part of a growing, fast‑paced business with strong backing from Kingspan, offering real opportunities for career progression and leadership development.

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