Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Construction

Location: Northumberland

Salary: £80,000 – 90,000

Sector: Data Centres / Hyperscale / Mission Critical

Project: Major Hyperscale Data Centre New Build

The Opportunity

Michael Taylor Search & Selection are working with a leading international contractor delivering large-scale hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and Europe. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a new-build project in Northumberland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with a mechanical and electrical focus who wants to work on large-scale, technically complex projects within one of the fastest-growing sectors of the construction industry.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for commercial management across key project packages, ensuring accurate cost control, forecasting, valuation and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project delivery and commercial teams to support financial performance and ensure robust commercial governance.

Working within a fast-paced project environment, you will manage subcontractor accounts, variations and reporting while supporting successful delivery from procurement through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage commercial activities across project packages
• Prepare and assess valuations, applications and subcontractor accounts
• Manage change control and variations
• Support cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Assist with procurement and subcontract package management
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks
• Support final accounts preparation and agreement
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and commercial procedures
• Liaise with project delivery teams on cost and programme impacts
• Work closely with subcontractors and supply chain partners

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors who are ready for a bigger role with a market-leading business.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction projects
• Strong background in data centre or major industrial projects preferred
• Good understanding of subcontractor commercial management
• Experience with cost reporting, forecasting and valuations
• Strong knowledge of contract administration processes
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive package
• Accommodation, travel, and subsistence
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and pension
• Long-term opportunity on a flagship hyperscale data centre project in Northumberland

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge on major data centre projects across the UK and Europe, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Michael Taylor Search & Selection for a confidential discussion.