Quantity Surveyor (flagship hyperscale data centre)
London , Docklands
Offering up to -65,000 Depending on experience

We at Smart4EPC are delighted to be supporting our client who is a Tier 1 contractor in their search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. Currently they are at an exciting stage of expansion, delivering major energy infrastructure projects across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on one of the largest hyperscale data centre developments in the UK.

You will support the commercial delivery, with involvement in the design, construction and fit-out of a 300 MVA substation and critical power infrastructure in East London. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a tier-one, CV-defining project whilst joining a business with ambitious growth plans and clear progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of energy infrastructure packages, including substations, power installations, pipelines and associated civils works.
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Assess, negotiate and agree subcontractor interim valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and manage compensation events, variations and contractual claims under NEC3/4 contracts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to maximise project performance.
• Work closely with site teams, engineers and project managers to maintain commercial awareness and support successful project delivery.
• Support monthly reporting, project reviews and senior commercial management activities.
• Contribute to bid and tender submissions as the business continues to expand within niche energy infrastructure markets.
• Play a key role in the delivery of Project Olympus, providing critical power infrastructure to support one of the UK''s largest data centre campuses and future AI-driven digital growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils, utilities, energy, rail or gas infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience in subcontract management, cost reporting, change control and final account settlement.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Progressing towards or already achieved RICS or ICES chartership (desirable).
• Experience working on substation, power, pipeline or tunnelling projects is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

If this role is of interest to you , please contact me for a confidential conversation on (url removed) or (phone number removed).