Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Purpose
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Datalec Precision Installations (DPI), you will support the Managing Quantity Surveyor and oversee commercial and financial aspects of assigned data centre projects. Working closely with Project Managers and Operations Directors, you will be responsible for evaluating, negotiating, and managing commercial and contractual risks, ensuring DPI’s financial interests are protected and maximised. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will help deliver commercially sound projects that are profitable and in line with DPI standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical skills, capable of supporting junior staff and driving commercial excellence across multiple projects.

Duties & Responsibilities
Report directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, ensuring proactive cost control and commercial governance across all projects.

• Provide regular commercial updates and financial reports to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports aligned with required reporting periods, ensuring precise tracking of revenues, costs, risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cost forecasts, budget variances, and commercial KPIs.
• Escalate significant commercial risks or issues to senior management with recommended actions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and insights.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior Quantity Surveyors, ensuring high performance and professional growth through guidance and oversight.
• Conduct project-specific reviews and provide input on performance and commercial management.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects, balancing workloads and priorities.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment aligned with DPI’s values.
• Assist in the bid process for future opportunities, ensuring commercial viability and risk mitigation.
• Support the financial performance monitoring of multiple concurrent projects.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost plans.
• Ensure accurate commercial assessment of bids and projects, identifying and managing risks.
• Perform contract surveying duties, including variation assessments, final accounts, and dispute resolution.
• Assist with procurement strategies and manage subcontractor agreements. Provide support in subcontract and material order preparation.
• Approve material purchase orders and subcontractor orders under the guidance of the Managing Quantity Surveyor, ensuring compliance with local laws.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and the timely issuance of notices.
• Attend and represent DPI in client meetings, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Review monthly valuations, prepare Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and profit and loss reports.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial and Operations Directors, and customers.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure Health & Safety budgets align with project deliverables.
• Conduct regular project and post-project reviews, ensuring continuous commercial improvement through lessons learnt.
• Ensure compliance with internal business processes and Construction ERP systems, maintaining accurate project documentation and financial records, and ensuring accuracy in data.
• Uphold Health and Safety standards for employees and third parties, ensuring compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
• Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
• Strong technical and professional abilities, with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Sector and Industry knowledge within the Data Centre and associated services environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in commercial acumen and skills.
• Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of numeracy and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (ideally Eque2), SharePoint, and Office 365.
• Accreditations and certifications relevant to the level of the role.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, as required.

Additional Information
Travel requirement – Flexibility required.