Quantity Surveyor

Reference: LUT5678_1786979307

Quantity Surveyor
Luton, Dunstable
Competitive Salary

Project

A hyperscale data centre campus comprising two large data centre buildings (c.20m high, with rooftop plant to c.25m) on an 8.7-hectare site within the Linmere development, Houghton Regis, on the edge of Dunstable. The scheme includes a dedicated electrical substation compound, standby generator installation, cooling and mechanical plant, a security building and perimeter security systems, internal roads and logistics access, c.100 parking spaces, and landscaping/drainage/biodiversity works. The end user is believed to be AWS (unconfirmed); the applicant/developer is Colliers Properties LLC, with Arup as engineering consultant.

Purpose of the Role

The Contract Surveyor will provide day-to-day commercial management support across defined packages of the data centre campus, working closely with the Senior Contract Surveyor to deliver accurate cost reporting, robust subcontract administration and effective procurement, helping to protect the commercial position of the project throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare interim valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts for allocated packages.
  • Carry out measurement and pricing of works in progress, variations and provisional sums.
  • Support procurement and tendering of subcontract and supply packages, including preparing enquiry documents and tender comparisons.
  • Administer subcontracts, including payment notices, valuations and compliance with payment provisions.
  • Process and evaluate subcontractor applications for payment and agree final accounts for allocated packages.
  • Maintain accurate commercial records, registers of change, and cost-value reconciliation data.
  • Attend site regularly to verify progress, measure completed works and resolve queries with site management.
  • Liaise with the design team (Arup) and site teams on cost implications of design changes.
  • Assist the Senior Contract Surveyor with risk and opportunity tracking and monthly reporting.
  • Support the Assistant Contracts Surveyor with training and day-to-day guidance.

Experience & Technical Knowledge

  • Around 3-7 years' quantity surveying / commercial experience, ideally on large industrial, logistics or data centre projects.
  • Working knowledge of NEC3/4 and/or JCT forms of contract.
  • Experience preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
  • Familiarity with subcontract procurement and administration.
  • Comfortable using cost management and measurement software (e.g. CostX, Excel-based cost trackers).

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related built-environment discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Working towards MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation.

Key Attributes

  • Detail-oriented with strong numeracy and analytical skills.
  • Good communicator, comfortable liaising with site teams, designers and subcontractors.
  • Organised, able to manage multiple packages and deadlines concurrently.
  • Team player willing to support junior colleagues.

To apply, please submit your CV or feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Send an email to [email protected], give me a call on 02036573167 or WhatsApp me on +27645053449.

£50,000.00 - £75,000.00
Per annum
GBP50000 - GBP75000 per annum
Added 17/08/2026
Reference: LUT5678_1786979307

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