Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lead a High-Performing Team in Data Centre Construction!

About The Role

A well-established and respected civil and infrastructure company seeks a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their international Commercial Team in Germany. You'll play a key leadership role, managing a team, maximizing project margins, and fostering strong client relationships.

Location: Germany (with travel throughout Europe on occasion)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QS professionals, helping them achieve performance goals.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with clients.
• Manage high-volume, high-value variations within the Change Account.
• Analyze and price Extension of Time (EOT) and Delay & Disruption claims.
• Review and process applications for payment, ensuring maximum cash flow.
• Implement strategies to improve project margins from tender handover onwards.
• Proactively identify opportunities and mitigate potential project risks.
• Expand the company's supply chain within Germany.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and advise on suitability.
• Oversee subcontractor management.
• Prepare Contractual Variation Reports (CVR) for directors and the board.
• Track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) for both projects and the broader business division.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of commercial experience in construction, preferably within the Data Centre sector.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Experience working with FIDIC or VOB forms of contract.
• Background in civil engineering contracting or subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of the Data Centre market and Design & Build project delivery.

Essential Skills:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve KPIs.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Honesty, integrity, and reliability.
• Bilingualism (specific language based on the country of application).
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for European projects.

About The Company

This is a leading company within the civil and infrastructure sector, renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality data centre construction projects across Europe. They foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on professional development and growth.

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