Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor, Helsinki, Finland

Our client is a leading specialist in delivering data centre solutions across Europe. They are currently looking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Finland on a full-time, on-site basis.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all costs and financial value for a project or specific project elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the senior project team to secure key subcontract packages and other crucial elements of the project.

• Creating quantified work packages, invitation to tenders (ITTs), and budgets from technical documents. This includes the analysis and presentation of tender returns.

• Preparing and finalising subcontract documents.

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple subcontract packages, from the initial order through to the final account. This includes monthly payments, as well as managing variations and claims.

• Continuously monitoring costs and financial entitlements for your designated packages and projects.

• Engaging actively with all stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, designers, and the internal team.

• Submitting commercial documentation that is compliant with contractual requirements.

• Developing, submitting, and agreeing on external valuations.

• Negotiating and agreeing on variations, omissions, and final accounts with subcontractors and clients in a timely and professional manner.

• Providing regular cost/value and cash flow reports.

• Proactively working to resolve any conflicts that may arise.

• Supervising and supporting the development of more junior members of the commercial team.

Candidate Requirements

• A relevant degree and a minimum of five years'' experience within a main or specialist contracting environment, with a particular focus on mechanical and electrical works.

• A strong technical understanding of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) installations and processes.

• Familiarity with various methods of measurement.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective business relationships.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong budgeting and financial forecasting skills.

• Experience with Buildsoft, CostX, or similar software is an advantage.

• Experience in the data centre industry is also advantageous.

What Our Client Offers

• The opportunity to work for a market leader in the data centre industry.

• Involvement in large-scale data centre projects.

• A collaborative team environment.

• Support for career progression and professional development.

• A competitive salary package.

• Options for relocation or a rotational work roster.

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