This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, expanding business delivering major data centre projects across Europe, with the chance to take genuine ownership of your work, influence project outcomes and progress towards senior leadership.
Unlike larger organisations where progression can be limited by rigid structures, this business places a strong emphasis on individual responsibility, professional development and giving people the opportunity to make a real impact.
Salary & Benefits
This opportunity offers an excellent overall package, including:
- Salary up to €130,000
- Annual performance-related bonus, typically around 9–10%
- Relocation allowance to support your move to Finland
- Generous employer pension contribution of 17.1%
- 30 days of annual leave, plus 13 public holidays, subject to Finnish holiday rules
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Professional membership support, including RICS or equivalent
- Employment-related expenses covered
- Standard Finnish statutory employment benefits
- Structured training, mentoring and professional development
- Regular salary reviews and clear career progression opportunities
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of major data centre projects, working alongside project teams and clients to ensure effective cost management and commercial performance.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing the commercial aspects of major data centre projects from pre-construction through to commissioning.
- Overseeing cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Managing procurement, subcontractor packages and commercial negotiations.
- Administering contracts, managing variations and controlling commercial risk.
- Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project value.
- Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Leading commercial discussions and confidently managing challenging conversations.
- Supporting project teams with commercial strategy and decision-making.
- Taking ownership of project deliverables and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
We're looking for a commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor with:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction or consultancy.
- Data centre construction experience is essential.
- Experience working in a regulated or technically complex environment, such as data centres, pharmaceuticals or energy.
- A background with either a main contractor or cost consultancy.
- Strong commercial, contractual and cost management capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- The confidence to manage difficult conversations and challenge constructively.
- An outgoing, collaborative personality with a proactive approach.
- Chartered status with RICS or an equivalent professional body would be highly advantageous.
- An EU passport is preferred but not essential, as visa arrangements may be considered.
V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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