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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centres

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd
Cardiff
3 days ago
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About The Role
Quantity Surveyor opportunities – Data Centres – UK and Globally

Consultant to Senior level

Cardiff (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)

Permanent

Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to work accredited employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Are you wanting to join the Data Centre sector and have similar experience in a regulated sector?

Are you wanting to work with cutting edge technology and be able to visit sites at the forefront of your industry?

Gleeds Data Centres is recruiting for ambitious and innovative Quantity Surveyors that want to be involved in a rapidly growing sector that is reshaping the construction industry.

In this role you will work on high profile projects that have a tangible impact of the future of data management and infrastructure. Working in this sector will also allow you to experience diverse working environments and broaden your professional network through global travel.

Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)

Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract

Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to costas well as seeking out contract improvements

Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects

Issuing /reviewing early warning notices

Priced and Assessed Compensation Events

Monthly Commercial Reporting

Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts

Updating Risk Registers

Reviewing programmes

Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works

Lead and mentor junior members of the team

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.
About You
Who we're looking for

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in a regulated environment such as Data Centres, Life sciences, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Petrochemical sectors is essential.

Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract. Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.

Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.

Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications

Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry

Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.

Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews

Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first

Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience

Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance

Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations

Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

Professionalism with personality

Excellence with humility

Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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