Senior QS

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Data Centre Construction
Location:Belgium
Leading International Data Centre Contractor

The Company

This is an opportunity to join a specialist contractor delivering large scale data centre and mission critical construction projects across Europe. With a strong presence in Ireland and mainland Europe, the company is recognised for delivering technically complex developments safely, on programme and to exceptional quality standards.

Their European operations are part of a long term data centre visors for this company on one of the most significant mission critical construction projects currently underway in Europe. With years of secured work ahead, this is a stable, career defining opportunity within a high performing commercial team.

The Role - Quantity Surveyor

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a major data centre construction project. Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will take ownership of subcontract procurement, package management and cost control while working closely with the site and project management teams.

This is a site based position with real influence. You will manage complex subcontract packages from pre contract stage through to final account, ensuring commercial performance is protected while maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. In a fast paced mission critical environment, your ability to stay organised, commercially sharp and solutions focused will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead subcontractor procurement from tender package preparation through to negotiation and award
* Analyse and compare subcontractor tenders, presenting commercial recommendations to senior management
* Manage multiple subcontract packages from order to final account, including re measurement and variations
* Prepare and submit accurate monthly cost reports and end of project forecasts
* Develop and agree monthly valuations with the client, ensuring certification and timely invoicing
* Manage subcontractor payments, claims and commercial correspondence in line with contract requirements
* Attend monthly commercial meetings and subcontractor reviews
* Monitor project budgets in collaboration with the Project Director and site team
* Submit contractual notices and claims within required time frames
* Measure work packages from drawings and apply rates to establish accurate pricing
* Resolve commercial disputes professionally and efficiently
* Maintain clear documentation of all cost changes, variations and final account agreements

About You

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction commercial discipline
* 7 years plus experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large scale construction projects
* Experience managing subcontract packages on complex builds such as data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical or mission critical projects
* Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost reporting and claims management
* Commercially astute with excellent analytical and negotiation skills
* Confident communicator able to engage with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
* Organised and detail focused, with the ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously
* A proactive, can do attitude suited to fast paced data centre construction environments
* Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

Salary: €100,000 to €125,000 DOE
Benefits:
* Accommodation or living away allowance
* Travel support
* Pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* Bonus structure
* Long term European project pipeline
* Clear career progression within the commercial team

Why Apply?

Data centre construction is one of the fastest growing sectors in Europe, driven by cloud infrastructure, AI and hyper scale investment. This project is part of a major long term programme that will run for years, offering security, scale and exposure to cutting edge mission critical construction.

For an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a high value, technically complex data centre project, this is an opportunity to enhance your profile in a sector that continues to expand across Ireland and Europe.

There are a number of projects across Europe so if you are an ambitious Commercial Manager / Director looking for an opportunity to work on these exciting projects please email an up to date cv with contact details on to (url removed)