Quantity Surveyor - #2626848

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Projects

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Employer: Leading International General Contractor (Data Centre Sector)

Salary: €80,000 – €100,000 + competitive package

Role Overview

A leading international general contractor specialising in hyperscale and colocation data centre delivery is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Frankfurt. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, procurement strategy, and contract administration on large-scale, mission-critical construction projects across Europe.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the most technically complex and high-value data centre developments in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full cost control from pre-construction through to final account
• Prepare, review, and manage BOQs, cost plans, and commercial reports
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, and contract negotiations
• Administer NEC / FIDIC / bespoke construction contracts as required
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow performance
• Manage variations, change control, and claims mitigation
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and client teams
• Support risk management and commercial strategy development
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and governance standards

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• 3–8+ years’ experience in a QS role (data centre, mission-critical, or large MEP-heavy projects preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (NEC or FIDIC advantageous)
• Experience working with main contractors or large specialist subcontractors
• Proven ability managing high-value packages in fast-paced environments
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Fluent English required; German language beneficial but not essential

Desirable

• Previous data centre or hyperscale project experience
• International project exposure (EU or global delivery)
• Experience working in design-and-build or EPC environments
• Familiarity with complex MEP systems and commissioning phases

Package & Benefits

• Salary: €80,000 – €100,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Relocation support (if applicable)
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Travel and subsistence allowances (project dependent)
• Long-term pipeline of European data centre projects
• Career progression within a growing international contractor