Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager – Data Centre Projects

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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager – Data Centre Projects

Location: Iceland (Hybrid – Remote / Site Rotation)
Salary: €100,000 – €120,000 DOE + Benefits Package

Copius Group is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major data centre project in Iceland. This is a key commercial role on a large-scale, mission critical programme where you will take ownership of cost management, procurement strategy, and commercial performance across complex MEP packages.

You will be joining a growing and highly capable delivery team working on advanced data centre infrastructure for leading global technology clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead commercial management of large-scale data centre construction projects

* Manage full cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting across all project phases

* Lead procurement strategies and subcontractor engagement across major MEP packages

* Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, valuations, and CVRs

* Administer contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar), managing change, variations, and claims

* Produce commercial reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis

* Lead value engineering, risk management, and cost optimisation initiatives

* Provide commercial leadership to delivery teams and stakeholders

Key Requirements

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

* Proven experience delivering data centre or mission-critical projects (essential)

* Strong background working with main contractors or specialist MEP contractors

* Experience with MEP packages on large, complex infrastructure projects

* Strong working knowledge of NEC / FIDIC / JCT contract forms

* Excellent commercial acumen, analytical and negotiation skills

* Experience leading subcontractor procurement and commercial governance

Desirable

* MRICS or similar professional accreditation

* Experience delivering hyperscale or Tier rated data centres

* Experience working internationally or in remote rotation environments

* Familiarity with digital construction tools / BIM

What’s on Offer

* Highly competitive salary: €100k – €120k DOE + benefits package

* Working on industry leading data centre developments

* Be part of a high performing collaborative team

* Key leadership role on a major European programme

* Hybrid working with structured rotation to site

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on some of the most exciting projects in construction, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please send your cv to Sarah Carlile or call (phone number removed)

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