Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sweden - Major Data Centre

Västerbotten, Sweden
€100000 p.a.
Quantity Surveying
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Construction
Location: Skellefteå, Sweden
Company: Irish Data Centre Main Contractor
Package: Excellent salary and full overseas package



The Company

This Irish main contractor has become one of the most recognised names in European data centre construction, delivering large-scale mission critical projects across multiple international markets.

With a strong reputation for programme delivery, technical capability, and high-quality project execution, the company continues to secure major data centre developments throughout Europe. Their teams are known for operating in well-structured environments with strong commercial systems and clear progression opportunities.


The Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role is based in Skellefteå, Sweden on a major data centre construction project. You will take full responsibility for the commercial management of key project packages while working closely with project delivery, procurement, and commercial teams.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a critical role in cost control, subcontractor management, financial reporting, and contractual administration across the full project lifecycle.

This is a commercially important position within a fast-paced live construction environment and would suit someone with strong main contractor experience on large-scale projects.


Must Have Requirements

  • Must have 8 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction
  • Proven experience required with a main contractor on large-scale construction projects
  • Strong commercial and contractual management experience required
  • Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations, and final accounts
  • Data centre, industrial, or mission critical project experience is highly advantageous

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working on international construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of procurement and cost reporting systems
  • Experience working alongside multidisciplinary site teams
  • Ability to manage multiple work packages simultaneously

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the project
  • Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
  • Lead subcontractor procurement, tendering, and negotiations
  • Manage subcontractor valuations, variations, and final accounts
  • Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities
  • Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment
  • Ensure accurate commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle
  • Attend commercial meetings, site meetings, and project reviews
  • Support Project Managers and delivery teams with commercial advice
  • Ensure contractual documentation is maintained and up to date
  • Assist with financial reporting for senior management
  • Resolve commercial and contractual issues efficiently

About You

You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background delivering large-scale construction projects for a main contractor. You will have excellent commercial awareness, strong negotiation ability, and a proven track record managing costs and contracts on complex projects.

You should be confident working within a fast-paced site environment, coordinating with operational teams, and maintaining strong financial control across multiple packages.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive commercial performance are essential for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position in Skellefteå, Sweden.


What’s on Offer

Salary: €100,000 - €110,000 negotiable flights, sole occupancy accommodation, €250 net per week expenses

Benefits:

• Full overseas package
• Accommodation and travel support
• Pension
• Bonus structure
• Career progression opportunities
• Long-term European project pipeline
• Ongoing professional development support
• Opportunity to work on major hyperscale data centre projects


Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of Europe’s busiest data centre contractors on a major project in Sweden.

You will be joining a highly experienced commercial team on a technically complex development with strong long-term prospects, clear progression routes, and exposure to large-scale international construction projects.

The company continues to expand across Europe, providing strong career stability and future opportunities for ambitious Quantity Surveyors looking to progress within the mission critical sector.


How to Apply

Call Eoghan McKeever on 015314345 or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with leading main contractors delivering data centres, industrial developments, commercial projects, healthcare facilities, and large-scale infrastructure works.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, or Cost Manager looking for data centre construction opportunities in Sweden or across Europe, we can help you secure the right role.


Related roles:
Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, Data Centre Quantity Surveyor, MQS
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