Quantity Surveyor H/F - GL events Live

GL events is a fully integrated group working across all areas of the events industry. The Group operates in three main segments: event organization , venue management , and event services for exhibitions and congresses.

Its business model is built on human-scale profit centers , fostering close client relationships, professional development, autonomy, and accountability.

With €1,427 million in revenue in 2023 , 45% of which was generated internationally, GL events continues its global growth relying on the strength of its teams present in over 90 countries .

Main Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor , you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the scope of services for the project – both confirmed and potential. You will play a key role in tracking revenue evolution, managing contract variations, and compiling supporting documentation related to services performed.

You will act as a central interface between the internal project teams (operations, finance, legal, etc.) and the end client.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management and updating of tracking files detailing quantities confirmed by the client, based on:
• Design modifications
• Client order confirmations
• Monitoring changes in project scope (confirmed and potential).
• Management and updating of contract variations .
• Evaluation and pricing of additional services or modifications.
• Follow-up and reporting on changes in expected, confirmed, and potential turnover .
• Coordination with the financial controller, project director, and contract management team.
• Compilation and archiving of all supporting documentation : client validations, deliverables, site reports, and handovers.

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, databases).
• Strong analytical and decision-support skills.
• Proficient in financial and operational reporting .
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and urgent needs.
• Solid understanding of contract administration and change management.

Knowledge

• Strong command of MS Office tools.
• Familiarity with project-based environments such as construction, event management, or project engineering is a plus.
• Knowledge of internal company processes and products (can be acquired).

Soft Skills

• Rigorous, reliable, and organized.
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and versatile.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to tailor messages to different audiences (internal and external).
• High attention to confidentiality and discretion.
• Effective team player and collaborator.

Candidate Profile

• Higher education background in project management, quantity surveying, construction economics, or engineering .
• Proven experience (2 to 5 years minimum) in a similar role within project-oriented environments.
• Fluency in English required; additional language(s) would be a plus.
• Experience in the events sector is an advantage.