Cost Manager

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre Projects

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: DOE

 

GemPool is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading international construction

consultancy that is leading multiple data centre projects across Europe. This role will be embedded

with one of Europe’s largest data centre providers, based full-time on a high-value project in

Amsterdam. The successful candidate will take a client-facing leadership role, overseeing cost

management and guiding a small project team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the top tier of

the data centre construction space with exceptional long-term career potential.

 

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management services for a €multi-million, 90MW hyperscale data centre

development.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, representing the consultancy’s interests on-

site.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3+ junior quantity surveyors.

• Oversee budgeting, cost planning, procurement support, and contract administration.

• Coordinate on-site meetings and ensure alignment with client requirements and deadlines.

• Produce timely, accurate reports and financial updates for internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide advice during the tendering process and support contract negotiations.

• Ensure compliance with local and international construction standards.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (Chartered status preferred,

ideally RICS).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost consultancy or client-side QS roles.

• Proven experience on data centre or similar mission-critical projects.

• Confident in leading project teams and operating independently.

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication style.

• Familiarity with managing client expectations and working under pressure.