Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Cutting-Edge Data Centre Project
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany
Contract: 12-Month Rolling Freelance Contract
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Rate: Competitive - Dependent on Experience
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a major, cutting-edge data centre construction project in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a highly advanced, large-scale data centre facility, working alongside an international team of construction, engineering and commercial specialists.
The position offers an initial 12-month rolling freelance contract, with excellent potential for long-term extensions.
Previous data centre experience is highly desirable, although candidates with strong commercial experience on major construction, industrial or MEP projects will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial reporting throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Prepare and review bills of quantities (BoQs), valuations and cost estimates.
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and contract administration.
- Assess variations, change orders, contractual claims and payment applications.
- Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and implement cost-control measures.
- Produce monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors and commercial teams.
- Support commercial negotiations, subcontractor settlements and final accounts.
- Ensure commercial activities align with contractual requirements and project objectives.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer or Commercial Manager.
- Strong background in large-scale construction, MEP, industrial or infrastructure projects.
- Excellent knowledge of cost management, procurement and subcontractor administration.
- Experience with NEC, FIDIC or other construction contracts advantageous.
- Strong Excel, financial reporting and analytical skills.
- Fluent English essential - German language skills not required.
- Comfortable working within an international, fast-paced construction environment.
- Available to commence on 2nd November 2026.
- Willingness to work on-site in NRW, Germany.
What's on Offer?
- 12-month rolling freelance contract with long-term project potential.
- Competitive hourly or daily rate.
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge, high-value data centre development.
- Exposure to advanced infrastructure and complex engineering systems.
- Potential for multiple contract extensions.
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