Building Surveyor (Commercial)

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