Job Title:
Data Centre Managing Quantity Surveyor
* A highly skilled and experienced quantity surveyor is required to manage multiple data centre projects, providing commercial and contractual expertise.
* The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and contract negotiation, with the ability to lead project budgets and forecasts.
* Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations.
* A full driving licence and willingness to travel are also required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Procure and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and other chosen suppliers/stakeholders – ensuring Governance across all projects.
2. Prepare Tenders to ensure clients receive fair, competitive, and accurate bids from contractors
3. Lead the preparation and management of Project budgets, Forecasts and Cost plans.
4. Attend and represent DPI in client meetings, maintaining strong professional relationships
5. Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.
6. Ensure compliance with internal business processes and Construction ERP systems, maintaining accurate project documentation and financial records, ensuring accuracy in data.
7. Lead and uphold Health and Safety standards for employees and third parties, ensuring compliance with company and legal requirements
8. Monitor Financial Performance, Forecast Profitability, and Manage Project Risks and Opportunities, provide monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, evaluate; Negotiate and Mitigate Commercial and Contractual Risks
9. Manage, Lead and Develop a Commercial Team with the support of the Commercial Manager / MQS and SQS, regularly review performance with appraisals and one-to-one sessions with your Direct Reports.
10. Support internal and external Audit processes supported with the relevant documentation and process updates.
Required Qualifications:
* At least 8 years of experience in Data Centre or Critical Facility sectors, or extensive experience across MEP projects.
* Experience with FIDIC, and NEC (options A – F) and Bespoke Contracts
* Quantity Surveyor Bachelors (required) and Masters (beneficial) or Construction Management.
* Proven experience in Evaluating, Negotiating and Mitigating Commercial and Contractual Risks
* Strong Numerical, Analytical, Verbal and Written Communication Skills