Senior Quantity Surveyor

Data Centre Construction – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our client is a leading specialist data centre main contractor delivering full turnkey solutions across Europe, covering civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works.
With group turnover exceeding €1.5bn and a robust pipeline of secured projects over the next three years, they continue to expand across major mission-critical developments.
Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a flagship data centre development in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take a leading role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and value optimisation across all packages.

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead the commercial management of all project packages from procurement through to final account.
•    Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract packages, including scope definition, pricing, and risk allocation.
•    Monitor subcontractor performance, programme adherence, and cost against budget.
•    Assess and process interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
•    Manage change control procedures, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
•    Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for senior management and client representatives.
•    Support procurement activities, including tender evaluation, subcontractor selection, and benchmarking.
•    Ensure contractual compliance, effective risk management, and alignment with company policies.
•    Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate cost capture, reporting, and dispute resolution.
•    Mentor junior quantity surveyors and commercial team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.

Requirements
•    Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
•    Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying roles on large-scale construction projects.
•    Proven experience on data centre, mission-critical, or high-value technical projects is highly desirable.
•    Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management, and cost control principles.
•    Expertise in subcontract procurement, valuations, variation management, and claims resolution.
•    Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
•    Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management software platforms.
•    Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to mentor and manage junior team members.

In Return, Our Client Offers
•    Negotiable senior-level salary
•    Comprehensive package of net allowances
•    Fully expensed accommodation
•    Rotational travel
•    Attractive bonus structure

This is a senior-level opportunity to take ownership of the commercial delivery of a technically complex, high-value data centre project with a leading European contractor in one of the fastest-growing construction sectors.