
Senior Quantity Surveyor
John Sisk & Son Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Data Centre team in the Netherlands. The role involves full commercial management of projects, including procurement, financial forecasting, risk management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience with design and build contracts, and strong commercial awareness.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Data Centre team in the Netherlands. The role involves full commercial management of projects, including procurement, financial forecasting, risk management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience with design and build contracts, and strong commercial awareness.
Salary
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Soft Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the commercial strategy for the project and adapt it in consultation with the Managing Quantity Surveyor
- Represent the company in commercial and contractual matters, ensuring entitlements are maintained and protected
- Lead procurement activities including preparation of tenders, subcontract selection, order placement and management through to final account
- Prepare and present financial forecasts, cash flow projections, reconciliations and valuations
- Manage and agree variations with accurate supporting records
- Produce and agree final accounts in a timely manner
- Ensure commercial compliance across contracts including traditional, design and build, and projects above €5m to €15m
- Maintain and update project risk and opportunity registers
- Monitor for changes, implement mitigation measures and manage opportunities to enhance project outcomes
- Manage claims and disputes, including preparation of records, formulation of arguments and representation to stakeholders
- Manage, mentor and oversee junior commercial staff including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
- Provide training, guidance and supervision on measurement, reporting and commercial procedures
- Support performance reviews and development planning in line with company standards
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team
- Ensure accurate commercial reporting in line with company valuation policy
- Maintain independent review and oversight of cost value reconciliations
- Support pre-construction teams with commercial input during tenders and two-stage procurement processes
- Provide regular reporting to senior management on commercial performance, risks and opportunities
- Interpret and apply contract law to ensure compliance and protect the company’s position
- Provide detailed advice on contract conditions, including NEC and JCT forms
- Draft contractual correspondence and sensitive reports for issue to clients and stakeholders
- Lead procurement, negotiation and management of complex subcontract agreements
- Advise on and manage bonds, warranties, guarantees, insurances and letters of intent
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project partners on commercial matters
- Support negotiations to secure commercially acceptable outcomes
- Build and maintain professional relationships to support long-term business growth