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For our Client, a leading international engineering contractor delivering large-scale Data Centre, life sciences, industrial and power projects across Europe, we are currently recruiting for the position of:
Senior Project Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Project
Location: Milan, Italy
Work model: On-site
Your responsibilities
As Senior Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of a major Data Centre project—from pre-construction and project mobilisation through to final account.
You will be responsible for meeting contractual obligations, maintaining effective cost control and maximising the project’s commercial performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- leading the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre project;
- managing the project’s commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account;
- developing and maintaining project budgets, cost plans, Bills of Quantities, profit plans and commercial forecasts;
- preparing and submitting accurate monthly applications for payment;
- managing remeasurements, variations, dayworks, change orders, compensation events and contractual claims;
- administering contractual obligations and ensuring compliance with project-specific commercial requirements;
- managing subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts;
- ensuring that subcontractor payments comply with subcontract agreements and procurement terms;
- monitoring labour, material and subcontractor costs;
- identifying potential cost increases, commercial risks and opportunities for cost optimisation;
- preparing detailed commercial, cost and performance reports;
- maintaining accurate forecasts for project costs, revenue, cash flow and profitability;
- leading commercial meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams;
- negotiating commercial matters to achieve favourable project outcomes;
- identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks;
- ensuring that commercial risks are reported and escalated to senior management in a timely manner;
- maintaining complete and accurate commercial records and supporting documentation;
- supporting contract administration and compliance with company governance procedures;
- providing commercial guidance and leadership to the wider project team.
Project and commercial coordination
You will work closely with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, procurement teams and other project stakeholders to ensure that commercial reporting accurately reflects the project’s progress and programme performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- aligning commercial forecasts with the construction programme and actual project progress;
- monitoring the commercial impact of programme changes and delays;
- ensuring that variations and additional works are identified, documented and submitted promptly;
- supporting the procurement and appointment of subcontractors;
- reviewing subcontractor performance against agreed commercial and contractual obligations;
- providing accurate commercial information to support operational decisions;
- developing strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams;
- promoting commercial best practice throughout project delivery.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who have:
- proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or engineering projects;
- a relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or a related discipline;
- previous experience delivering Data Centre, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical or similarly complex technical projects;
- strong knowledge of cost management, commercial reporting and contract administration;
- practical experience managing variations, claims, compensation events, dayworks and change control;
- experience managing subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts;
- strong understanding of procurement processes and subcontract agreements;
- proven ability to develop and manage project budgets, cost plans and commercial forecasts;
- strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and mitigate financial and contractual risks;
- experience managing client-facing commercial processes;
- excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills;
- strong analytical and report-writing abilities;
- the ability to work independently and manage multiple commercial priorities;
- excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
- good command of English, enabling effective communication in an international project environment;
- legal eligibility to work in Italy.
Previous commercial experience on a large-scale European Data Centre project will be a significant advantage.
What we offer
- a senior commercial position on a major international Data Centre project in Milan;
- long-term cooperation with an established European engineering contractor;
- responsibility for the complete commercial management of a complex construction project;
- an opportunity to work with experienced project, planning and commercial teams;
- exposure to international clients and large-scale mission-critical developments;
- opportunities for long-term career development across future European projects;
- a competitive salary and benefits package corresponding to your experience and responsibilities;
- relocation support may be available where applicable;
- project conditions, including accommodation, travel, rotation, allowances and expenses, may form part of the package and will be discussed individually during the recruitment process;
- full support from Flame Employment Polska throughout the recruitment process.